But Also All

Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Romans 16:4

Priscilla and Aquila probably never even went to most of the cities Paul's referring to here. Yet they send their thanks to them. See, this couple helped Paul continue his ministry when it could very well have ended...and, as a result, he was able to establish and build churches that changed thousands of lives. Priscilla and Aquila most likely had no idea that these people knew who they were. They had no clue when they helped Paul that their efforts would be talked about around the known world in their time...and then across the globe 2,000 years later. Yet here are people who never met them thanking them. We never know how far-reaching our actions can be. We don't know who that person we helped is going to help because of our gesture. And who THAT person will help, and on down the line. And there's no way we can foretell when a seemingly simple decision could be the one that is talked about far and wide for years to come. So make them count every time. Maybe you'll be the one people will never meet, yet be thankful for and towards anyway.