No One Even Notices Me

Does it seem like you work so hard and no one seems to notice?

There is a letter that was written to a church in Rome – particularly naming those who were so valuable in the work of the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember their names – Ampliatus, Apelles, Stachys, and don’t forget Tryphaena and Tryphosa.  Well known names.  Or are they?

Frankly, all we know about them is what the Apostle Paul says here in his letter.  No one else mentions them. But Paul says they were invaluable. He says they were “approved in Christ” and “workers in the Lord.” And if they were serving the Lord – God agrees.

Heaven will be populated with so many precious souls that will never receive their deserved honor while here on earth.  But that doesn’t mean God doesn’t recognize – and reward – their good work. 

The next time you think no one is noticing –think about the one who knows all things.