What do you admire in a man? A Jew named Apollos was desscribed, not by his appearance - he may or may not have been tall, dark and handsome - but by his character and how he used his God-given gifts.
He was
"eloquent" and "competent in the Scriptures."
He had been
"instructed in the way of the Lord"
and must have listened well to the instructions. This could indicate an obedient and even humble attitude. Luke continues to detail, Apollos was
"fervent in spirit"
and he
"taught accurately" and diligently (KJV), "the things concerning Jesus ...."
Apollos also had courage, he
"spoke boldly."
And he got encouragement to travel as he'd planned and
"greatly helped those who through faith had believed."
His portrait doesn't stop there. He was able to
"powerfully refute ... in public, showing by Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus"!
Wow!
What a man!
In my opinion, if Proverbs 31 is a portrayal of what a noble woman is, this peek at Apollos would be a good example of what a noble man might look like.
No doubt there is much more to be said, but I'd admire this in a brother-in-Christ. We could probably add that he was faithful. Faithful in his faith and in his service, poured out like and offering to the Lord, to His word and to those he served among.
All believers in Jesus Christ who fear God and walk humbly before Him and in step with the Holy Spirit could have a similar portrait. May we each be faithful to the Lord and His service, using our gifts for His glory and by His grace until He calls us home to be with Him.
Perhaps today, but remain ever faithful, until ...
~ ERC March 2026 ~
Based on Acts 18:24-28 ESV
Sing, Must I Go Empty Handed?, along with Risen Lord.
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