Now if Timothy comes, take care that he is with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am. 1 Corinthians 16:10
We don't know from this verse what Timothy had to fear - change, crowds, travel, or just everything - but Paul made sure to tell others to be careful for him. In the next verse they are told to let no one despise Timothy. Perhaps the man didn't hold up well against the mocking that can happen when a group comes together. It may be that like Timothy, you and I do not know what it is to serve the Lord without fear. Maybe we don't know what it might be like to walk in this life fearlessly at all!
Be of good faith! The Lord knew Timothy and his fears, and accepted the man into His kingdom of workers just as He did Paul. Timothy was apparently of that first generation of believers who did not get to meet Jesus our Lord in person in this small portion of life. Faith and fear constantly battle for our attention, but as always - we will have good help in this fight, plus armor and a sword!
Trust in Jesus!
Bucky
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