When life gets hard we need we can count on BiG Idea: Our deepest longing for can only be truly fulfilled through the Gospel Joy in Jesus the community He provides We are designed for . True lasting joy isn’t found in isolation, it’s found in Gospel . Philippians 2:19-20 19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you. 20 For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; Philippians 2:21 21 all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. Proverbs 18:24 24 One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Philippians 2:22-24 22 But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father. 23 Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon. Philippians 2:25-26 25 But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—26 since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick. Philippians 2:27-28 27 Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice again when you see him and I may be less anxious. Philippians 2:29 29 Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with great joy and hold people like him in honor, Affirm your . Philippians 2:5-11 5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. 7 Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man, 8 he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death— even to death on a cross. 9 For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— in heaven and on earth and under the earth— 11 and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Be a . Get in the . This Week I Will: Pursue Jesus By: Point to Jesus By: Memorize: Proverbs 18:24 Next Sunday: Philippians 3