Philippians 1:24-26
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Believer— Ministry: the great Christian believer has one great willingness—to serve sacrificially. This is an interesting statement by Paul. Sitting there in prison waiting for the trial which would determine whether he lived or died, something happened to Paul. Either through thinking about the needs that existed in the world and in the churches, or through some sense from the Holy Spirit, Paul became convinced that he would be found innocent of the false charges and released from prison. But note why: it was not for his sake and enjoyment of life, but so that he could continue to minister.
The point to see is Paul’s heart—how it longed to reach people for Christ and to meet the needs of a world that reels under the weight of desperation.

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another” (Romans 14:19).
“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification” (Romans 15:2).
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephes. 4:11-12).