Passage
Romans 16:17-27 (ESV)
Let All the Earth Be Silent
Habakkuk 2:9-20
Key Verse: 2:20
To God Be Glory Forever
Date: Jun. 21, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 16:27
First, watch out for those who cause divisions (17-24). Paul warned the believers in Rome to watch out for those who cause divisions through teaching contrary to what they have learned. Those self-seekers can deceive the mind of naive people by smooth talk and flattery. Paul wanted the obedient believers to be pure like a dove but wise as a snake. But Paul was sure that Satan's head was crushed already and that the believers would trample Satan under their feet. Paul was a good disciple maker traveling with young disciples such as Timothy, Tertius who wrote down this letter, Gaius and Erastus, etc.
Second, all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith (25-27). Here Paul reveals the gospel, once hidden, the message about Christ Jesus; about eternal God's plan to save all the Gentiles to come to the obedience that comes from faith. The Lord is the only wise God whose glory is forever through Jesus Christ. We are called to proclaim this gospel to all Gentiles to be saved.
Prayer: Praise the Lord who wants to save all people of the world through Jesus' gospel! Use us as today's Paul.
One Word: Glory to the only wise God through Jesus Christ!
