The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Stop Trying to Do Everything by Yourself (Colossians 1:1)  "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, with Timothy, our brother."   Colossians 1:1 KSB    Give honor where honor is due. When Paul wrote to the church at Colossae, he had never even been there. He didn’t physically start the church, one of his spiritual sons did. Like the woman at the well who went back to evangelize her city, Paul’s disciple went back and helped birth a church. And when Paul wrote to them, he didn’t take all the credit. He included Timothy’s name as co-author of the letter. In fact, Paul co-authored multiple letters, often naming Timothy, Silas, and others who labored with him. Paul understood the power of partnership and gave recognition to those who helped him.    That’s the invitation for us today: be a team player. Collaborate, partner, network. Work together, and when you do, acknowledge those who supported you. Don’t hog the limelight or p...