Essential Church

Message from Steve Swisher on March 17, 2024 Pastor Steve references a scene from The Princess Bride where Wesley responds to Buttercup's commands with "As you wish," which she eventually realizes means "I love you." He notes this unconditional love. Pastor Steve discusses a Bible scene where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, exemplifying his humble and serving nature even though he had authority. Timothy and Epaphroditus are also mentioned as examples of having a humble mindset like Jesus, caring for others despite difficulties.  Though Timothy had health issues and anxiety, he genuinely cared for people. Epaphroditus risked his life to help the imprisoned Paul, nearly dying. Paul was grateful to the Philippians for sending Epaphroditus. Pastor Steve encourages looking for daily opportunities to serve others with kindness and humility, even when feeling unready, responding to unkindness with kindness as Jesus exemplified. In closing, Pastor Steve prays that through humble, loving service like Jesus, Timothy