Jobs

I would like to introduce you to a rather obscure New Testament character. His name was Tychicus.  He’s mentioned five times overall, four of them in the letters of Paul.  We learn in Acts 20:4 that he was from Asia Minor, and that he travelled with Paul on the third missionary journey. 

            At some point Paul sent Tychicus to Colossae (Colossians 4:7-9) and to Ephesus (Ephesians 4:7-9), and there is at least some evidence that he was the one to deliver those two letters on Paul’s behalf. The only other times we read his name are in 2 Timothy and Titus, each time when he was sent as a messenger by Paul.

            Why would I bring this man to your attention?  At best we can tell he never did anything of great note.  He was not called a preacher.  In fact, it may be that the most important thing that he ever did was to deliver Paul’s letters to the churches.  Not a big deal, right?

            And yet, what if Tychicus had failed in his job? What if he had not taken it seriously enough? What if he had been distracted? The Ephesian and Colossian letters are of such great value to us today. They are significant parts of the Word of God.  Perhaps God would have used other methods to make sure they were included in the Scriptures.

            But the good news is that Tychicus did his job.  He did not complain that it was a menial task.  He faithfully did what he was asked to do.

            Can I just say this? We need more people who are willing to serve in the manner that Tychicus served in our churches today. The fact is that there are no small jobs in the kingdom of God.  Whatever God calls you to do is your mission. He will gift you and prepare you for the task. 

            The Bible is clear on this. Every believer is to be a servant of the Lord, and most often this means some type of service within a local church. I’m praying that you will find the place and the job for which God made you, and that you will boldly and confidently serve Him as He leads.