14 I am obligated both to
Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That
is why I am so eager to preach the
gospel also to you who are in Rome.
16 For I am not ashamed of
the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to
everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For
in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by
faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by
faith.” Romans 1:11-17
Paul is an
amazing example of one who truly loved God, loved other people, understood
God’s power, and humbly relied on God’s power to do what God had called him to
do – preach the gospel! By faith, God’s gospel empowered Paul to serve! By
faith, God’s gospel can empower you and me to serve where called.
This past
week I got to prepare and give a 30 minute talk on Romans 3 to a group of over
200 women in our Bible study. Being one of the leaders is a job God’s
specifically called me to do for over a decade, but it still doesn’t come easy!
God has always provided what was needed, though.
I like to be
ready by the night before, but last week I wasn’t. Some of my illustrations
didn’t fit well, but God gave me a couple different illustrations the day of
that helped me (and hopefully others) better understand what Paul was teaching.
Yet again, God empowered me to do what He called me to do (in His time)!
Where do you
get the strength to serve? Do you and I rely on our own self-discipline and
self-righteousness? Or, like Paul, do you and I rely on God’s power through His
righteousness, giving Him the glory? His power is far greater than my
abilities!
Alice
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