As we begin our series in Philippians, we find the Apostle Paul in a prison and facing an uncertain future. From that prison, he writes a letter to the church of Philippi. And from the beginning of the letter, he tells them how much he loves them and how much joy they bring him because they are partners in the gospel. As believers, we are all partners in the gospel in the way that the Philippians were partners with Paul. How committed are we to the gospel? How committed are we to one another? The two are tied together and the offer of deep community is made through the gospel. May that tie us together!