"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 15:5-6
What a morning. David gets thrown out of the camp of the enemies because the Philistine leaders fear that he may turn against them. He then goes and beats up on a different enemy. Is it just me or is David a 'Rambo-ish' Old Testament guy?
There is one thing about the New Testament and most letters from Paul that always hits me rough. The fact that I'm a Gentile and that most Jews and early Christians didn't feel that we deserved Christ. Comforting that Paul went really out of his way to preach to our ancestors and give the Good News to everyone. I remember what Rob said last week about how we cannot recognize a Christian based upon race or appearance. Isn't that one of the best things about Christ? He doesn't hesitate to extend His hand to everyone, even Gentiles.
Yet again, I think God for the fact that He loves me, even if I'm a dirty sinning Gentile. I think that it would be appropriate to pray and thank God for that everytime we offer up praise, anger or requests to our Lord.
I'll leave you with this great blessing from Paul...
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
Live for Christ today,
Pew
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