Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ... Please take the time to take in a YouTube video of song and lyrics from John Waller singing As For Me and My House ... poignantly singing of the decision Christians must make the decision whom - or rather WHOM - we will serve … Satan, self, or the Savior.
First Lady, Edith Wilson, serving her country in 1919
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Highlight Verse[s]: Romans 16:7 [NKJV] ... 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
… Paul affirms and recognizes fellow Christians who stand outs in service to the Lord, most of whom we don’t know except their recognition in this passages.
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Highlight Passage [context]: Romans 16:3-13 [NKJV] ... USE THIS LINK ...
… Paul recognizes a number of Christians called by God to serve the Lord in various capacities.
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Reference Passage : … Joshua 24:14-16 [NKJV] … USE THIS LINK …
… Joshua challenged fellow believers to choose whom they would serve … the idols of the day or The LORD … and that’s our choice too.
Reference Passage : …Luke 9:23 [NKJV] … 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. … “
… Jesus challenges us to choose whom we will follow … Satan, self, or our Savior?
My Devotional Journal: Today's ODB author, Peter Chin uses a historical reference to show how we are often called to serve God in ways only we can serve. … The ODB author wrote: After the conclusion of the First World War, US President Woodrow Wilson was recognized as one of the most powerful leaders on earth. But few knew that after a devastating stroke in 1919, it was his wife who managed nearly all of his affairs, [see photo] determining which issues should be brought to his attention. In fact, modern historians believe that for a short while, it was really Edith Wilson who served as the president of the United States.
Do my readers know of anyone who feels called to serve God’s kingdom in special ways which seldom get recognition, or are even notice, by others? Sure our church Pastors may need recognition and encouragement for their preaching or shepherding work for the Lord (and BTW, this is “Pastor Appreciation Month”). But, … there are others who are star servers in God’s kingdom, many of whom serve by praying or helping the church (or God’s kingdom) in quiet, unrecognized ways.
Yes, … God knows of the service of these, His called ones; but whom could WE identify and encourage this week (or even today) who could use the kind of affirmation and encouragement that Paul gave those Godly men and women he called out for their service in the highlight passage? Let’s do what we can - VERY SOON - to let one of these kingdom servers how important they are for the Lord’s work.
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My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh Abba Father, ... thank You, Lord, ... for calling out those who quietly use their time, talents, and treasures to serve the Lord.
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My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... I pray, Lord, that all reading here will join me to recognize and encourage someone we know who is serving the Lord quietly, but effectively, behind the scenes. … Amen
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