Romans 16:1–5 (ESV) —
1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.
3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. 5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia.
NOTE: In our church, there are some wonderful ladies who have really taken on our intentional discipleship group (IDG) ministry. They are investing themselves in helping younger ladies just as the scripture teaches. They are using their gifts and strengths to make a long-term impact in a generation of leaders and moms. I am so proud of them. They are changing the tenor and spirituality of the church. From the pastor's wife to many other retired ladies, they have multiplied their lives by making disciple-makers. The men have done well, but the women have done much better, which is amazing because usually children and family make it difficult for women to be involved in discipleship ministries.
Phoebe, Prisca,
Lydia, and others set an impressive example of women who were true lovers of
Jesus, and whose lives were transformed by the gospel. It is exciting to have the same type of women in our church.
PONDER:
Do we remember to thank the women who lead behind the scenes for their ministry?
PRAYER: Father, thank you for your work in our church to transform men and women through discipleship. I am excited to have even a small part of what you are doing. Continue to bless and give me the strength and time to stay involved.
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