Romans 16:12, Labour In the Lord

Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

What a commendation! These ladies labour in the Lord. They were in tune with God not only in their hearts but also in their hands and feet.

Jesus exhorts His disciples to be up and about serving setting for us an example – Luke 22:27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

These ladies understand the meaning of Christian service. The Apostle Paul commend them for their faithful service in the work of the gospel. They were willing hands ready to toil for the Lord. It is God who blesses these ladies with His presence, power and purpose that they would volunteer their services. Often, the Christian toil is unseen and unheard, a quiet plodding on. The Apostle Paul encouraged them to press on with the good work by his commendation. May the Lord grant you strength and wisdom to labour in His name. Amen.