Brothers and Sisters 😊
📖 In Romans chapter 15 today Paul continues his strong exhortation that we seek the benefit and interests of others over our own, and model the service & humility of Jesus…
“For Christ did not please Himself, and gave no thought to His own interests, but for our sake (took on our burdens) and bore our reproaches (vs 3).
Q. Of all the beautiful aspects and promises of the Gospel, what is the one that spurs you on most to overcome selfishness and have proactive care & regard for the good of others?
Q. Why is it truly much better to give than to receive?
🙏 Heavenly Father please forgive my many sins of omission and commission, neglecting numerous opportunities to serve the needs of others, and placing my own comfort and pleasure over love for my neighbor and your people.
🙏 Holy Spirit we have no good apart from you, and we will never overcome our selfish motives unless you intervene – Please open our eyes to see service toward others as opportunities instead of burdens, and give us a holy zeal to unite with Jesus for the glory of God in word and in deed…
✝️ “May the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that in full agreement you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…Welcome and love one another, just as Christ has also welcomed and loved you to the glory of God.”
Romans 15:5-7
Grace and Gratitude 