Today's Verse: Ephesians 6:22

Thursday, August 22, 1957

I am sending him [Tychicus] to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
— Ephesians 6:22
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

As Paul faced the difficulties of imprisonment, he was more concerned about the people in Ephesus than he was about himself. Rather than keeping Tychicus close at hand for his personal benefit, Paul sent him back to bless the people in Asia Minor. Even in his times of difficulty and danger, Paul was more concerned to bless than he was to be blessed. Isn't that a great example to us today? We often get upset about minor inconveniences, and let our being upset ruin our attitude toward everyone around us. Paul's example should convict us and lead us to be a blessing to others regardless of our circumstances.

Video Commentary...

We've included Phil's ToGather video from four years ago as an added blessing to our verse today:

ToGather Worship Guide | More ToGather Videos

My Prayer...

Father, please forgive me for letting my difficulties ruin my attitude. I want to be a blessing to others regardless of my personal circumstances. Convict me with your Spirit when I begin to focus too much on myself and my personal situations. Expand my heart with your grace so that I can use my inconveniences, problems, struggles, and challenges to be opportunities to share and display your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

2 Related Resources by Heartlight

Some Encouragement
Illustration of Ephesians 6:22
Inspirational illustration of Ephesians 6:22 -- I am sending him [Tychicus] to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
One-Anothering, Together
Virtual Worship by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware
When our hearts look beyond our walls, our nations, our skin tones, and our languages, we can hear our Savior welcome all of us as his family. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to love one another and put other's need above our own.

Illustration

Illustration of Ephesians 6:22 — I am sending him [Tychicus] to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 22, 1957

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Deuteronomy 33:29
"Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword...."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Answers and Victory' (Is. 54:15,)
"If anyone attacks you, it will not be my doing. Whoever attacks you will be defeated by you. ... No weapon that has been made to be used against you....."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Holy People, Holy Pride' (2 Co. 7:2-10)
"Dear Father, who wills the good of all of your children, May all your holy people open their hearts to each other. Let us wrong no one, corrupt no....."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'The Stubbornness of Unbelief'
"Dear Follower, I challenge you to consider two questions about the verses you find below:Why do you think that Mark included this story about the..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse