To whom do you belong, and where are you from? - 1 Samuel 30:13
The Bible
contains many incidents of helpfulness by people whose names are not given. In 1 Samuel 30
we read that David's soldiers found a young man who had been left behind by a retreating
enemy army. The Egyptian slave is not named, but he provided key information that helped
David to rescue his family.
I also think of the young boy whose lunch of bread and fish was multiplied by Jesus to
feed thousands (John 6:9), the owners of the colt on which Jesus rode into Jerusalem (Luke
19:33), and the owner of the house in which Jesus and His disciples ate the last Passover
(22:11). Then there was the boy who saved Paul's life (Acts 23:16-22).
In our world today, there are many people who receive no recognition, who never get their
names published nor hear the applause of others. Many faithfully pray, sacrificially give,
patiently suffer for Christ. Countless mothers quietly care for their families, and men
and women courageously witness to co-workers and neighbors. They may be unnamed and
unpraised here and now-but in heaven the last shall be first (Matthew 19:30).
Be patient, dear unnoticed child of God. Your reward is coming!
-MRD
Press on in your service for Jesus,
Spurred on by your love for the Lord;
He promised that if you are faithful,
One day you'll receive your reward.
-Fasick
It is better to be faithful than famous.
Vocation
Prayer
Merciful Father, the celebration of the Easter mysteries renews our hope in the new life
you offer. Send us forth as confident withnesses of the death and resurrection of
Jesus. Give us faithful servants who will teach, sanctify, and lead us. Amen