FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 16:21–22: Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Some faithful servants to honor. What a roll call of heroes! Timothy was mentioned often in the Book of Acts and the Epistles. He was Paul’s “son in the faith” and labored with Paul in many difficult places. Lucius was a fellow Jew, as were Jason and Sosipater. We have no proof that this is the same Jason who protected Paul in Thessalonica (Acts 17:1–9). That Jason was probably a Gentile. Tertius was the secretary who wrote the letter as Paul dictated it. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Read the true qualities of a disciple of Jesus in Philippians 2:19-24. Do you serve with the same like-mindedness alongside your pastor? Do you seek what’s best for you, or what’s best for others? Can you say that you have demonstrated a “proven character” that can be trusted with greater ministry responsibility because of your proven faithfulness? Does your service for Jesus encourage others to serve wholeheartedly?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Proven character is developed on a daily basis.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Lord, help me to become more fruitful for your glory.
1. Morris, L. (1988). The Epistle to the Romans. Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press.
