4 They urgently begged us for the privilege[a] of sharing in this service for the saints.
Reflection
I grew up Roman Catholic, so saints were considered “super” Christians. Super is my word, but I think it fits in the definition. There is an elaborate process for someone to become a “saint,” to the point of being “canonized.” I even had a saint’s name at my Confirmation. But since I am no longer catholic, I have gotten rid of my confirmation name. So now I am simply “Richard Reed,” which I think is pretty cool. All of my six siblings have no middle name. I say it was because there were so many of us, we couldn’t find middle names.
Which gets me back my original question, “Who are saints?” Well, depending on the translation you use, you might find saints, or holy people, or God’s people. But I didn’t find “super” Christians, or “super” holy people, or “super “God’s people. That’s because there weren’t any. If you are a member of the Lord’s church, you are a saint.
We are saints, not because of what we do, but what God did.
I did an internet search on “saints.” The answers vary depending on whom you ask. I couldn’t find “canonized” in any translation I used. My sense tells me that saints are believers and followers of God. So, if you are a believer and follower of God, you are a saint.
by Rick Reed
For Pondering and Prayer
So many translations, so many supposed answers. Help us to lean on You.
Prayer: Dear God, help us not to get caught up on things we hear that will distract from the true meaning of Christianity. There are so many distractions ,help us simply to rely on the Bible. And I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
