For this series in Philippians, I am going to limit each post to one verse, and hopefully produce a short, succinct read for my friends who follow.

3:17   Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

Can you imagine the challenge this passage was for the Philippians, for though we read of Paul’s exploits, habits, sacrifices, sufferings, preaching, teaching, disappointments, and dedication, the Philippians actually saw this man in action.

They saw a man who had been whipped and jailed but had shown forgiveness to the jailor, who spoke to women at the river, who supported himself for their sakes while sharing of a crucified One. They watched Paul in his daily life, the way he related to the believers, encouraging and exhorting them. They observed him when he left his friends for the sake of others, and the emotional turmoil he exhibited.

Do you have a Paul that you can observe? Can you be a Paul, that others might observe and see Christ in? Is someone watching you and coming away thinking the right thoughts?

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