RUSSELL SANDERS
11-20-2025
A GREAT SALUTATION

Paul begins his salutation (greeting) to the believers in Ephesus with a greeting of blessing. We read it in Ephesians 1:2 where he said, “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”

What a great way to greet somebody. Instead, we often say something like, “How are you doing,” or “It’s good to see you,” or some other generic salutation.

Paul’s greeting would be a good one to learn and to begin using, or something similar to it.

When someone greets me with “How are you?” I often reply with “I’m blessed and highly favored by the Lord.” This plants a positive gospel greeting in them. Upon parting, I often say, “Be blessed in Jesus name.” It has always been well received by believers and unbelievers alike.

Our words count. Let the words of our salutation, whether coming or going, count for good.

To God alone be the glory.