Colossians 4:8. "Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he may know your estate, and comfort your hearts."
COMFORT YOUR HEARTS. "Tell us please, how are they doing? Sometimes it is hard to know just how they are feeling. Do they have a comfortable place to sleep? Are they getting enough to eat?" Those questions come to the minds of those who care, Whose fellowship with others they want to share. To comfort the hearts, we need someone else to tell If they are doing okay, and if all is well.
It is a good thing if we can find some way To give a first-hand report regarding those far away. Different than just the words of a letter - Are audible words, and examples are better. To get the big picture of what is going on in their life, Is someone telling it out loud; it seems to give more light. Pass on to others the news of what is going on - And they are more able to pray for you when they go to the throne.
The one giving the report can in turn take back, News of the things that are good, and where there's a lack. Then those far away can remember you In their prayers to God and their thanksgiving too. The mutual sharing of our life in the Lord, Comforts the hearts of those when they get the word That in spite of set-backs and failures, there are things That are encouraging the saints and glory to God can bring.
"Father, I know people at a distance want to know some of what is happening here. I also know I am not good at communicating the news of a work we are in. I guess I just want to be able to give an honest report without embellishments and make sure all glory goes to Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."