"And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it" (Col. 4:17).
Why did Paul send the above message to Archippus? We don't know for sure but obviously there was something that Paul knew about him and his ministry. Perhaps Paul learned that Archippus quit or was getting ready to quit. There are great rewards to being involved in ministry but sometimes even the most seasoned minister can become discouraged and faint of heart. A few verses before Paul wrote of others, "These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me" (Col. 4:11). Even the great Apostle Paul needed the help and encouragement of other believers in the ministry. Perhaps Paul's words to Archippus was a way of encouraging him to stay faithful to the ministry God called him too. Coming from Paul that means something. Be an encouragement.
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