“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.“
— Ephesians 6:22 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
Paul, the giant of faith, didn’t do life or ministry alone. He sent people. He sent comfort. He sent encouragement. Why? Because being human is hard, and God never asked us to tough it out by ourselves.
Tychicus wasn’t just delivering a letter. He was delivering presence. Proof that someone cared. That someone was thinking of them. That someone saw their weariness and showed up with a heart full of courage to share.
Encouragement isn’t fluff. It’s spiritual fuel. It’s how God carries us through each other. One person, one word, one gesture at a time. You might not preach to crowds or write Scripture, but if you show up for someone today—you’re doing holy work.
God didn’t wire us to live disconnected. We’re built for encouragement. Sent to one another. Just like Tychicus.
Be that kind of person. Be someone’s Tychicus.
Personal Prayer
Lord, thank You for the gift of people who show up when I need it most. For voices that steady my spirit and hands that remind me I’m not alone. Help me to see the ones around me who are weary and wondering if anyone notices. Make me a carrier of comfort, like Tychicus—sent not to fix, but to be present.
Give me the courage to reach out, the wisdom to listen, and the heart to encourage without needing a spotlight. Let my presence carry Your peace. Let my words bring life. Use me to remind someone today that You still send people. You still care. You still come close.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.