Now
I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the
first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to
the saints), that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who
helps in the work and labors. I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and
Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your
part. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such
men.
(1 Corinthians 16:14-18, NASB)
It bears repeating: We Christians are all part of one Body, and we’ve been
created to serve our God in whatever capacity He’s designed. We all have gifts
that “supply what is lacking” in others.
I cannot do what you can do in the exact way you do it. You cannot do what I
can do in the exact way I do it. Together, however, we all do exactly what God
wants us to do. That’s one of the greatest things about being a child of God:
We’re not on this journey alone. Not only do we have our never-leaving,
never-forsaking God (Hebrews 13:5), not only does He love us everlastingly
(Jeremiah 31:3), but we also have our brothers and sisters to walk alongside
us. Paul certainly did.
So we need to support one another, “acknowledge” each other. Celebrate each
other. Show gratitude to each other. Submit to each other.
Love each other.
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