And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:28
At the base of the column that everyone sees lies the humble plinth. People will generally notice the plinth only when stubbing a toe on its corner. Then derogatory terms are heaped on its already humble name. That is if the stumbling stubber knows its name at all. I like plinths, they labor quietly while the column gets the glory. As one person can be heard by many through the audio/visual media of our world, most of us will enter into the kingdom of Heaven by way of less noticed positions. Using Paul's list from our verse today, one apostle might need a great many 'helps' or helpers. While the apostle's name scrolls across the TV screen, the helpers may not even get a credit at the end. That's okay, the greatest of servants did not come for His own glory.
God's grace and mercy to you,
Bucky
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