The Upper Room Devotional 12th October 2022 || Wednesday
Welcome to The Upper Room Daily Devotional for Wednesday, October 12, 2022 written by Jordan Zúñiga. God bless you as you study!
THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 12TH OCTOBER 2022
Topic: Behind the Scenes
Monica A. Andermann (New York, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Colossians 4:7-16
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
What essential role do I fill in serving God?
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always wrestling in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills. – Colossians 4:12 (NRSV)
I once worked for a medical facility where each month the department that showed exemplary efforts was named “department of the month.” Direct care departments such as therapy, physicians, or nursing, would usually be honored while administrative areas were overlooked.
Then one month, the accounting department where I worked was recognized. Our supervisor had written to the facility’s administrator outlining how the behind-the-scenes staff were equally important as those on the front lines. He explained that without our efforts to keep intricate records, ensure timely payroll, and navigate insurance billing and collections, the facility would be unable to remain open.
Today’s reading from Colossians honors behind-the-scenes workers: Tychicus, Onesimus, and Epaphras. The scripture tells us that these are beloved fellow servants in Christ who bring comfort during difficult times. I wonder if the good news about Christ could have been as far-reaching without the support of people like these.
In God’s eyes no one is more important than another. We are all equal servants in God’s kingdom with our own essential roles.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, please show us where we are needed to serve, and give us the resolve to do our best. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Groups marginalized by society
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