Poured out for others

Thoughts from Sunday's Sermon:

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. You too, [I urge you], rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. (Phil 2:17-18 NASB)

Mutual joy comes from shared sacrifice. Paul rejoiced in the two fold sacrifice being made both for the LORD and for each other: the Philippians sacrifice of service and his sacrifice for them. 

If we are to have the same attitude as Christ (Phil 2:5), then we must be prepared both to serve and sacrifice. Greater joy comes from the shared sacrifice of working toward a common goal in the LORD.