SUNDAY August 17, 2025
Using Your Occupation for Christ
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing.
Titus 3:13
Paul urged not only Titus to come see him at Nicopolis, but also some of his other faithful companions to visit him quickly before unfavorable weather hindered their travel. Paul requested Zenas the Lawyer and Apollos. Most people will recognize the name Apollos, as he was well known for his bold preaching in the book of Acts:
Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately (Acts 18:24-26).
Zenas was probably a Christian lawyer who defended Paul. As a Jew, he would have been well versed in Jewish Law. Paul had wisely surrounded himself with good, faithful men. It has been suggested that Luke was Paul’s personal physician, and now we hear of Zenas––an articulate lawyer. Zenas and Apollos were supported by the believers in Crete for their journey, so they lacked nothing. Paul did not want them to suffer any financial hardship.
Whatever your occupation, your skill set can be a great benefit to the church if you willingly submit yourself under the lordship of Jesus Christ and are willing to serve under the leadership of the church. Assisting a leader is important, and learning to work together as a team is essential. Always keep in mind that as a team, we are to reach people for Christ. Servanthood needs to be understood; it is placing the needs of others above yourself.
Jesus’ leadership was empowered not by a sense of duty or obligation, or by a desire to build an image, but by compassion.
~John C. Maxwell~
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