Epaphroditus.

 
And so Epaphroditus had been sick unto death, just like myself, taken quickly ill, unable to speak or sleep, nigh unto death, and yet the Lord restored him as He has myself. As we read in Philippians 4:1818But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. (Philippians 4:18) how Epaphroditus supplied all St. Paul needed― “an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing unto God-and so may God grant I may be like Epaphroditus, and arise from a sick bed to work for others for Christ’s sake, assuring them how God will supply all their need according to His riches in glory. Yes, sickness often results in blessed work for the Lord if His dear children ask to be so used, not thinking of self, but of others, and of our Blessed Lord, Who accepts our offering of love even as He did the love and service of His well-beloved Epaphroditus as a sacrifice well pleasing to God, and then St. Paul adds, “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” God grant my month’s sickness may be turned into a blessing to others.
Emily P. Leakey.