Paul was in prison – incarcerated because of his stand for the Gospel. Even in prison, though, Paul continued his ministry to the churches. He just needed a little help.

Here comes Timothy – a young man won to Christ by Paul who was now his trusted friend. This is what Paul said about Timothy in Philippians 2:19-22.

¹⁹ But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. ²⁰ For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. ²¹ For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.²² But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

Paul trusted and relied upon Timothy. Even the people in the church knew Timothy’s reputation.

As I read these verses I thought, “Everyone needs a Timothy”.

• a person that can be counted on to do the right thing, to be the right human;
• one who holds trust like a precious treasure and follows through with a task;
• a friend who shares one’s belief and cares for the soul;
• a confidant who places others above himself.

Everyone needs a Timothy –

or perhaps God is calling you or me to be one.

⁹ Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. ¹⁰ Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;¹¹ Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;¹² Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;¹³ Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Romans 12:9-13