Devotion Corner

Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabus (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

For many people, the greatest goal of all is to be famous. Part of this goal being that their name lives on long after they are gone. The result is a wealth of lives lived selfishly in a vain pursuit of worldly glory, with the vast majority being forgotten not long after their sad end.  Yet in Colossians 4:10, we see how a humble life lived in selflessness and servitude to the will of God, has been recorded in the eternal word of God. That life being that of Aristarchus.

Aristarchus had spent many of his days in service of the Apostle Paul, bringing him much loved support, encouragement and companionship on his missionary journeys. This selfless, loving support had even continued during the hard days of Paul’s imprisonment. In such dire circumstances, most of us would’ve fled from Paul and looked for an easier life. Yet Aristarchus remained true to Christ Jesus, through his service of his brother in Christ that was Paul. Such willingness to suffer for the name of Christ Jesus and the Gospel, meant that though Aristarchus’ name was forgotten by the world, it was recorded by God.

Here is our hope filled message. That God never overlooks any life, particularly those that have been spent in willing sacrifice for the glory of God and the service of others. When we dwell on this truth, our lives are released from an anxious chase to be remembered by the world. Instead, we are freed to live in excitement and hope of an eternity of glory, secured for us by our dear Lord Jesus. Amen.