Romans

March 15th – Romans 8:6

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Romans 8:6

Renewal begins with the mind. When our thoughts are focused on the things of the world, they lead us down a path of death and destruction. But when our thoughts are set on the Spirit, the path we follow is one leading to peace and life. All this fallen world can offer our souls is rebellion against God, for its ruler is Satan. But God offers us not just eternal life, but an abundant life (John 10:10), filled with His love, grace, mercy, and blessings. So each day put on a heavenly mindset, protect yourself from the world, and set your thoughts on the One who loves you the most!

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February 23rd – Romans 12:9

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Romans 12:9

In a world that grows darker with each day, now more than ever, we need to love one another. And not with a superficial, conditional, hypocritical love, but with a true Christlike love. Because as God tells us, love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8) And love is our greatest defense against evil. For we know that Satan is the ruler of this world. He fills it with all kinds of wickedness. So our best defense is cling to God. Cling tightly to His goodness and love, and each morning put on His infallible armor! (Eph. 6:10-18)

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February 22nd – Romans 5:8

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Romans 5:8

Once we lived in darkness, eternally separated by sin from God. But because of His great love, God refused to leave us in that hopeless condition. So He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to provide reconciliation. Now, because of Christ’s death on the Cross, we are declared innocent and righteous before God. And through the blood of the Lamb, we become adopted sons and daughters in God’s family and heirs to His wonderful promises. And all of this is only possible through the amazing love God has for each and every one of us.

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February 19th – Romans 5:5

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Romans 5:5

We will all face hardships in our lives. And one of things that gets us through the bad times is hope. But where we place our hope can mean the difference between enduring the storm with peace and joy, or disappointment and shame. The fallen world in which we live, offers a hope that is fleeting and untrustworthy. However when we place our hope in God we can face any trial with confidence and perseverance. Because the unchanging, unmerited, and unconditional love of God which fills our hearts with a proven, unshakable, hope that comes from Him alone.

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February 10th – Romans 8:35

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Romans 8:35

As fallen beings living in a fallen world, trials and tribulations will come to us all. And it’s during those times when we can feel that God has forsaken or abandoned us. But Paul reassures us that is a lie from the Enemy. For nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate us from Christ’s love. We may turn from Him, but the Lord will never turn away from us. Jesus experienced unimaginable suffering and died nailed to a Cross to give us His unconditional love. When we receive Him as our Savior, our bond to Him becomes unbreakable, and the love He has for us will never fail or diminish.

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January 19th – Romans 8:18

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Romans 8:18

The new year brings with it a new hope and excitement about the unknown future ahead. Yet with it also comes certain troubles and suffering. But as Christians we can have confidence knowing that there is always a purpose to the pain God allows in our lives. A purpose meant for both our good and His glory. So even in the midst of the darkest trial, we can find joy. For we know God is in complete control, will never forsake us, and has glorious plans in store for those He calls His own. Great plans of prosperity and hope!

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Israel’s Jealousy – (Acts 22)

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Acts 22

At the end of the previous chapter, the angry mob attempts to beat Paul to death. They falsely believed he had defiled the holy temple by sneaking in Gentiles. Gentiles were not allowed in the inner courts of the temple, and doing so was a crime punishable by death. Now in chapter 22 after convincing the commander of the soldiers that it was a case of mistaken identity, Paul is allowed to address the people and give his defense. He delivers his testimony in the “Hebrew dialect” causing the crowd to quiet down and listen. Speaking as a Jew to his fellow Jews, Paul tells of his life and actions before knowing Jesus as his Savior, the events surrounding his conversion, and how he was called into ministry. The Jews listened intently to all Paul had to say until he finished with this, “And He said to me, ‘Go! For I will send you far away to the Gentiles.“, (v. 21) Once again, the mob rioted. They cried out for Paul’s death, “…throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the wind.“, (v. 23). What was behind the Jews anger toward the Gentiles? Jealousy. …

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A Spirit Of Self Sacrifice – (Romans 9)

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Romans 9

The first eight chapters of Romans are also known as “the gospel according to Paul”. In these chapters Paul teaches that the only way to have a relationship with God and to receive salvation,  isn’t through good works or the Law, but rather grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Now Paul shifts his focus to Israel and his heartbreak over the refusal of the Jews to accept the risen Messiah. …

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December 16th – Romans 6:23

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Romans 6:23

A wonderful thing usually happens around the holidays. We hear news of good Samaritans going around and paying off the debts of others. We too have a Good Samaritan, Jesus Christ. We all have a debt owing, for the penalty of sin is death, and it has to be paid one way or the other. Either we pay it on our own with our lives, or we let Jesus pay it in full. For God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a perfect sin offering. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus wipes away all of our sin, and in the eyes of God declares us debt free!

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