Joy And Peace
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same
attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so
that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you,
in order to bring praise to God. For I tell you that
Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the
promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed and, moreover, that the Gentiles might
glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I
will praise you among the Gentiles; I
will sing the praises of your name.”
Again,
it says, “Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.”
And
again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol
him.”
And
again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule
over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.”
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 15:5-13
Paul called for unit among the followers of Christ.
From several Old Testament passages we hear of
Gentiles and Jews praising God together. A unity that had been considered
impossible became reality as people who had been deeply divided began thanking
God for His mercy shown in Christ.
We belong to a very unique choir. Make sure you sing
loud and on key.
Unity among believers comes
from our union with Christ.
Our Daily Bread –