Philippians' prayers on his behalf. (2) The supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (verse 19).

While in one sense the Apostle was independent, yet he valued so much the prayer

support of his fellow-believers (Rom. 15: 30; II Cor. 1: 11; Eph. 6: 18, 19; Col. 4: 3).

He knew only too well what his continual prayers had accomplished for them, and he

realized that he could be upheld in the same way. Let us never forget this all-important

ministry of intercession. On the surface it may not appear to be doing much. There is no

outward bustle or activity to impress, but it can "move the Hand that moves the world"!