You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers, to submit to such as these, and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it (1 Corinthians 16:15-16).

Service

Seems kind of boring.

I don’t know what Stephanas and his folk were involved in. 

Maybe they were greeters

or parking attendants.

Perhaps they did dishes after the church potluck

or changed diapers in the children’s ministry.

I don’t know how they served, just that they served–the whole family.

It probably wasn’t glamorous, because most service isn’t.

Paul says we should submit to people like Stephanas, because he has devoted his life to the people of God, and therefore, to God himself.

How about you, Beloved? 

Who are you serving, and how?

Happy Monday, Beloved