Sunday, August 24, 2008

SOAK Romans 1:1-7

We move from Galatians to Romans today. Romans is a powerful, deep and profound book. Martin Luther was moved by his study of this book, and the Holy spirit led him to a fresh understanding of the idea that we are justified by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. Years later, John Wesley's spiritual life was ignited by reading and studying Romans. I pray that you will be inspired too.

In the first passage that we read today, the thing that stands out to me is Paul's strong sense of calling. He knew that God had a purpose for his life, and that purpose was to be an apostle. That strong sense was able to keep Paul going in the difficult times of his life and ministry.

You might not know what kind of job, career, education, spouse or country God has called you too, but one thing that you can know for sure. God has called you to be His child. That wonderful call He has extended to you will give every day of your life meaning, and you can each day draw closer to the Father who loves you and has given your life purpose.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

dad ...........
i am still with galatian book :(
ups....
i left behind dad .........hehehhe
but i like book of galatian
its the pictures of people in the end and i admitted i was like those people ( a sinner)
thank God we read the Galatian book.......
this book help me to fight that sin and weakness with God spirit
PTL Dad

Pastor Dave said...

If you think Galatians is fun, wait until you get into Romans! You will really enjoy it.