“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother” (1 Corinthians 1:1).

Isn’t it amazing? How often you and I think of Paul the precious apostle. We quote him often. We thank the Lord for the way he was willing to be used of the Lord in church planting ministries. We are challenged by his example.

But who was Sosthenes? We seldom if ever speak of him. Some believe that he might have been the ruler of the synagogue mentioned in Acts 18:17. Whether or not this is the same man, we do know this, and here is the grand lesson for us today: In the ministry of Paul there was found little known faithful men and women who served the Lord Jesus. Though they were not in the spotlight like Paul, they were necessary, and God used them in special ways.

Are you a Sosthenes? Do you serve but not in the spotlight? May the Lord bless you and help you to see how important your area of service is to the Lord and to His people.

Be encouraged today: Regardless of the position I hold, I want to serve the Lord with all my heart. How about you?