Your Resume: A Prototype, Epaphroditus

Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need; since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; because for the work of Christ, he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.

Philippians 2:25-30 (NKJV))

Epaphroditus

Contact Information:

  • Church of Philippi

Education:

  • Graduate Degree in the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Work History:

  • Messenger, Soldier, Carrier of Vital Supplies

Special Skills:

  • Team Player: Described by his superior as 'My brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier'

  • Ability To Travel: Sailed through troubled waters from Philippi to Rome in turbulent times.

  • Combat Ready: Willingly engaged the enemy in spiritual warfare for the protection of innocent lives.

  • Works Well Under Pressure: Continued his duties in illness.

  • Considerate Of Others: Esteemed others 'Better than himself' (Philippians 2:3)

Honors & Awards:

  • Survived a near-death experience by the Hand of God. (Awaiting commendation at Philippi)

  • Awaiting 'Crown of Righteousness' (2 Timothy 4:8) at the end of his tour of duty.

  • Letter of Recommendation by the Apostle Paul.

Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ:

Do consider your Christian resume. Right now, heavenly scribes are writing it. Today's sample is just one episode of the disciple, Epaphroditus. We don't (yet) know the rest of his story.

But we do know enough to be humbled– and try to focus on Jesus DAILY. 

Your Resume: A Prototype, Epaphroditus (Part 3)

NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2014 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban