Sunday on Monday - November 9th, 2026
Yesterday, we continued our study of Romans by looking at Paul's passion for making Jesus known to people who had never heard the gospel.
Paul had accomplished some remarkable things in his ministry. He had traveled many miles, mostly on foot, established churches, and witnessed God do miraculous things through him. But Paul was clear about who received the credit.
He wrote, “For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me” (Romans 15:18).
I love that! Paul wasn't celebrating what he had accomplished for Jesus. He was celebrating what Jesus had accomplished through him!
This attitude is freeing.
We all want our lives to matter. We want to accomplish things that have lasting significance. But we often look for that significance in our careers, families, accomplishments, or others' approval.
The problem is that all those things are fragile. They can change or disappear.
If you are in Christ, your worth is already settled. God fully loves and accepts you because of what Jesus has accomplished for you.
And that frees you to live differently.
You can work hard without making success your identity. You can serve others without needing recognition. And you can celebrate what God accomplishes through you without needing the credit.
As we prepare to pack 4,500 shoeboxes next Sunday, remember that God gives us the privilege of participating in His work.
Our calling isn't to make a name for ourselves. It's to make Jesus known!
