Category: Daily Devotionals

Uprooted and Re-established for a Purpose – Romans 16:21-27 (emphasis mine)

Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews. I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings.Erastus, who is the city’s director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings. Now to HIM WHO IS ABLE TO ESTABLISH YOU in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about…

God’s Epic Build – I Corinthians 3:10-17

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to…

God’s Role Reversal – Romans‬ ‭16:19-20‬

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. –Parallel verses:Hebrews‬ ‭11:32-38‬And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets,…

Remembering and Avoiding the Past Deceptions – Romans‬ ‭16:17-18‬

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. In this world we see many who promise one thing, but in their hearts, they plan on, and actually…

Recognizing God’s Provision of Ministry Assists – Romans 16: 6-16

Greet Mary, who worked hard for you. Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. Greet Herodion, my fellow…

Close Co-Workers, Spiritual Partners, and Friends – Romans‬ ‭16:3-5

Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. –Parallel verses:Acts‬ ‭18:1-4‬After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus,…

The Godly Rich – Romans‬ ‭16:1-2‬

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. –Parallel verses:Mark‬ ‭10:24-27‬The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It…

Our Long-Term Power Multiplier – Romans‬ ‭15:30-33‬

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed….

Strategically Serving and Prioritizing Those in Need – Romans‬ ‭15:23-29‬‬‬

But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of…

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