在1950至1960年代，黃梅調電影在亞洲蔚為風潮，當時最令人稱道的有《江山美人》、《梁山伯與祝英台》等經典電影。女主角林黛和樂蒂風采絕倫的演出深植人心，而醇美優雅的歌聲更為電影增添光彩。然而，這些電影的成功，還要歸功於在幕後的代唱者靜婷。靜婷經常為電影的女主角代唱，但人們對這些電影讚不絕口時，卻鮮少提到她。

在教會當中，有些人擔任支援的角色，他們的付出讓另一些人能負責台前的服事。在保羅的服事中，也有一群人在背後奉獻與付出。德丟為保羅代筆，寫下大有能力的書信（羅馬書16章22節） ；以巴弗默默地持續為保羅和初代教會祈求，使他們能站立得穩（歌羅西書4章12-13節）；呂底亞熱情地接待保羅，使他和同行的人得以歇息（使徒行傳16章15節） 。若沒有這些主內肢體的支持，保羅便無法完成使命（7-18節）。

我們或許不是承擔顯眼的職務，但我們知道只要你我甘心順服，在上帝的計畫中扮演好自己的角色，便能討祂的喜悅。當我們「竭力多做主工」（哥林多前書15章58節） ，就能瞭解服事主的價值與意義，不僅能讓上帝得到榮耀，還能吸引人來歸向祂（馬太福音5章16節） 。

Hollywood musicals were wildly popular during the 1950s and 1960s, and three actresses in particular—Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood, and Deborah Kerr—thrilled viewers with their compelling performances. But a huge part of the appeal of these actresses was the breathtaking singing that enhanced their acting. In fact, the classic films’ successes were actually due in large part to Marni Nixon, who dubbed the voices for each of those leading ladies and who for a long time went completely uncredited for her vital contribution.

In the body of Christ there are often people that faithfully support others who take a more public role. The apostle Paul depended on exactly that kind of person in his ministry. Tertius’s work as a scribe gave Paul his powerful written voice (Rom. 16:22). Epaphras’s consistent behind-the-scene prayers were an essential foundation for Paul and the early church (Col. 4:12–13). Lydia generously opened her home when the weary apostle needed restoration (Acts 16:15). Paul’s work could not have been possible without the support he received from these fellow servants in Christ (vv. 7–18).

We may not always have highly visible roles, yet we know that God is pleased when we obediently play our essential part in His plan. When we “give [ourselves] fully to the work of the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58), we will find value and meaning in our service as it brings glory to God and draws others to Him (Matt. 5:16).