A Helper of Many

For she herself has also been a helper of many.

Romans 16:2

Does this describe you?

Paul described the church leader Phoebe, who hailed from the little village of Cenchrea outside of Corinth, as a helper of many. Paul went on to say that he was one of the many who had been helped by this gracious saint.

What a beautiful way to sum of the life of a believer—a helper of many.

And I really can’t think of a more Christ-like comparison. Think about it: How many people has Jesus helped? Countless. Only the final count of Heaven will give us the full story of the lives throughout the ages that Jesus has helped.

So what about you? Are you a helper of many? Do you pray for others? Are you discipling another believer? Do you mentor a young mother or a younger peer in your profession? Do you support orphans in a foreign country? Do you generously share your resources with those in need? Do you help a shut-ins keep up their yard or take out their trash? Do make sure a single-mom or widow is well protected and cared for?

This list of ways we can help others really is endless. Be creative. Have fun with it, but let’s all aspire to be like Phoebe. Or better, like Jesus.

Today, be a helper of many.

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