Are You Being A Blessing?

Romans 16:1-16

Paul at this point is sending this letter to the Roman church and it was probably being delivered by Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea . This title of "servant" here has long been thought to mean that she was a woman deacon or held a similar position.

In this portion of the letter, Paul is sending greeting and affirmations to many. He called them by name and gave some identifying information about their work or a relationship. And then... he said something nice about each one.

There may be people in your life whether at work, home, or other that you would have no trouble commending - but do you? You think it, but still don't say it. And then there are those that it would be a stretch to find anything nice to say about them. So stretch yourself! Often what we give out is what we will get back. Surprise them - be the bright spot in their day. Find something genuine and speak it.

Build up - be a blessing.

Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down but a kind word cheers him up.

Proverbs 25:11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.