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 |  "My eyes had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." Job 42:5 NIV |
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Welcome to My WDC blog Thoughts as I walk with Jesus. God Bless! |
I am involved in a men's group. It's a 2 and a half month long commitment to build better habits, get in shape, study scripture, and fellowship with other godly men. It's been an excellent journey so far and I am building lasting relationships with some amazing guys. We are in week 6 of the chapter and this week, we are studying the book of Romans. Here are some of my thoughts as I studied Romans 15 this morning: Romans 15 1-4 (NLT) "We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. For even Christ didn't live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, "The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me." Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled." As we wait on the Lord, we are to remain vigilant, clear-minded, and aware of others who are in need. Not just in need of material things but mostly in need of Jesus. The journey of becoming Christ-like is a life-long adventure. We must take care of ourselves enough to have the energy, sustainability, and compassion to care for our brothers and sisters who may need to draw closer to the Lord. Romans 5-6 (NLT) "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of out Lord Jesus Christ." The Apostle Paul continues on writing about how Christ came as a servant for the Jews and Gentiles alike. Quoting Psalms 18:49, 117:1 and Deuteronomy 32:43. Paul's reason for writing is explained in verses 14-22 (NLT): "I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them. Even so, I have been bold enough to write about some of these points, knowing that all you need is this reminder. For by God's grace, I am a special messenger from Christ Jesus to you Gentiles. I bring you the good news so that I might present you as an acceptable offering to God, made holy by the Holy Spirit. So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my service to God. Yet I dare not boast about anything except what Christ has done through me, bringing the Gentiles to God by my message and by the way I worked among them. They were convinced by the power of miraculous signs and wonders and by the power of God's Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum. My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else. I have been following the plan spoken of in the Scriptures, where it says, "Those who have never been told about him will see, and those who have never heard of him will understand." In fact, my visit to you has been delayed so long because I have been preaching in these places." I encourage you to read through Romans for yourself if you haven't. Thank you for reading. May God richly bless you and your family this Memorial Day weekend. -Matthew. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
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