TUESDAY:  HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

1) His congregation.

a) that they would support, encourage and minister to him as he has needs.
 
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
 
Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
 
b) that the congregation would be his joy and crown--his delight.  That he would love them deeply.
 
Phil 1:7-8 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Phil 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!

1 Thes 2:19-20 For what is our hope, our Joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.
 

a) that he would be respected as a man of integrity.

b) that he would bring glory to Christ by his life and testimony to the community.
 

Acts 2:47 "enjoying the favor of all the people"
Acts 5:13 "they were highly regarded by the people"
 

a) that he would live a life that shows God's lovingkindness and grace and draws people to Christ.

b) that he would always be ready with a word of testimony when the Lord open the door of opportunity.
 

Col 4:5-6  Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.  Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.