I
Commend To You Our Sister Phoebe,
Who
Is A Deacon
In
The Church In Cenchrea.
Scripture
Romans
16
1
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deacon in the church in
Cenchrea.
2 Welcome
her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people.
Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and
especially to me.
Observation
The
Apostle Paul thought that this fellow servant, a sister in Christ
named Phoebe, was pretty special.
He
had no problem recognizing her importance as a servant of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
And
in verse three of Romans 16, the Apostle Paul places his sister in
Christ, Priscilla, first, when mentioning his two co-workers –
Priscilla and Aquila.
Don't
get me wrong, I am in total agreement that men need to step up and
take leadership positions in the church. Every time we get a man to
step up and lead, whether it is at church or in his own home, we have
done good and our churches are stronger for it, but women can and
must serve in our churches too.
Yesterday
my sister in Christ, Brea Malcolm, had the opportunity to baptize
another sister in Christ in our newly renovated baptistry.
This
would have never happened a few years ago. Brea is responsible for
our “First Impressions” ministry and is responsible for a huge
team of volunteers. She is one our “Phoebe's”!
I
rejoice that we allow both men and women at our church opportunities
to serve.
Application
I
will encourage both men and women to step up and serve where ever
they feel that they are needed.
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, thank You for allowing me the opportunity to serve You. There
are so many places where help is needed in our church. I pray that
You will raise up both men and women in our church and place them in
strategic ministries. I thank You for every person serving at our
church. So many are serving in so many different ways. It is amazing.
Thank You for our ministry team that leads us. Help them to serve You
with all of their heart. Bring people into their lives to encourage
them.
Daily
Bible Reading: Romans 13,14,15,16
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