06/17/2026
Your words carry more power than you realize. In Romans 16, Paul doesn't end his most theological letter with doctrine, he ends it with names. Twenty-nine people he saw, honored, and encouraged. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things for Jesus.
When's the last time you told someone specifically why they matter? Not just "good job," but the real impact they've made on your life? Paul reminds us that encouragement isn't flattery, it's seeing what God is doing in someone and speaking it out loud. Your words can give someone courage to try again, to keep going, to believe they matter.
This week, make your own Romans 16 list. Write down five people who've shaped your life and tell them why. Don't wait for the perfect moment. Be specific. Be sincere. Be timely. Someone needs to hear what you see in them today.
The world tears down. The church builds up. Which will you choose?