by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta
As Paul ministered to the churches he established, he never
lost sight of them even when he was not there in person. His letters indicate
his love and care for these saints and his encouragement to them that they stay
in the fold of Christ and follow God’s precepts.
In verse seven of Philippians chapter one, Paul thanks these people for standing with him during his imprisonment. In that day to associate with a person who was in chains was shameful. According to that society, it put those people in the same regard as the prisoner they supported. The Philippian church, at the time of this letter, was the only one who supported Paul monetarily (Philippians 4:15). For this, he was ever thankful and commended their faith.
