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.
God’s mercy extends to many categories. Here it is to Epaphroditus’ physical health.
“For indeed he was sick almost unto death”
Epaphroditus was with Paul a long time. He was sick in
Rome. The news traveled back to Philippi which took months and traveled back again to Rome. Their friendship was long and faithful.
The word “almost” is a nautical term for a ship coming along side a dock. Death was about to come along side. He was on the point of death.
Paul tells the Philippian church that “Epaphroditus almost died on me.” But why did not Paul heal him? He was sick to the point of death. “Trophimus have I left at
PRINCIPLE: God is glorified in more than success, he is glorified in adversity.
APPLICATION: Do we resent our set backs? Or do we look upon adversity as an opportunity to glorify God? When our business fails or we lose our health, do we show the greatness and glory of how God can take us through it?
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