Work References

Prisca & Aquila – co-workers in Christ Jesus
Myriam – hard worker
Andronicus & Junia – fellow prisoners, outstanding apostles
Ampliatus – dear friend
Urbanus – co-worker in Christ
Stachys – dear friend
Apelles – approved in Christ
Tryphaena & Tryphosa – hard workers in the Lord
Persis – dear friend
Rufus – chosen in the Lord
Mother of Rufus – my mother
Stephanas, Fortunatus & Achaicus – they refreshed my spirit
Tychicus – dearly beloved brother, faithful servant in the Lord, faithful slave in the Lord
Aristarchus – fellow prisoner, co-worker
Mark – co-worker for the Kingdom of God, useful in ministry
Justus – co-worker for the Kingdom of God
Epaphras – slave of Christ Jesus, contender in prayer, hard worker, fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus
Timothy – brother, God’s co-worker in the gospel of Christ, Paul’s true child in the faith, man of God
Demas – co-worker, deserter, lover of this present world
Titus – true child in faith
Philemon – dear friend and co-worker
Apphia – our sister
Archippus – fellow soldier
Oneisimus – Paul’s child, once useless, now useful,
Luke – co-worker
Sylvanus – faithful brother
Gaius – dear friend

Those descriptions of relationship and character were written by Paul, Peter and John regarding other believers. If Paul or Peter or John were to write a reference for me because I was applying for some position, what would they note of my strengths or weaknesses? What would they write for you?

If you don’t feel that you would get the best endorsement (I wonder what mine might include or fail to endorse), ask your Lord to empower you to manifest His character and power in ways that others are moved to praise Him because of your devotion and commitment. Ask Him for that strength frequently.