Day 37: Romans 16:1-16: Paul's Ministry and God's Grace

God works through ordinary people to build His church.Paul ends Romans by greeting many individuals by name. At first, this section can seem like a list of names but it reveals something important:The gospel spread through real people and real community. Men and women, Jews and Gentiles, servants, leaders, wealthy people, and ordinary workers were all part of the early church. Paul honors people who served faithfully behind the scenes. The kingdom of God has always moved through surrendered people willing to love, serve, and remain faithful.Reflect: How can you encourage or strengthen the people God has placed around you?Dig Deeper: Why is community so important in the Christian life?