Studying Philippians

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.

What is it to be a slave of Jesus?

Am I bound to him in a way that transcends all normal bounds? Do I consider myself to to a slave - really?

If I have a hero out of ancient history other than Jesus - it would be Paul. And through him I love Timothy. both of them have such a strong sense of who they were - and they both sacrificed so much in their effort to proclaim the good news of Jesus.

What will I sacrifice today? How can I be a slave today? I won't be in chains for the gospel as these men were - but how can I share in their slavery to Christ? How can I identify with the suffering of Jesus today?