Devotions

Paul was dealing with a sticky situation in the Church of Rome. Even though he hadn’t been to Rome, let alone visited the church. The Jews and Gentiles that made up the church were having disagreements when it came to how to practice their faith. At one point in the history of the church, the Jews had been kicked out of Rome by the Emperor.

Romans chapter 12 is one of the most practical chapters in the whole Bible. If you take the whole chapter, you get this manual for practical Christian living. Who knows, one day I might write a short devotional on this chapter. It’s not a coincidence that Paul starts this chapter by talking about being a living sacrifice.

Ps 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give

David has a way of expressing his heart that has given words to millions since. He loved being in the presence of the Lord and would choose that over anything else. Why? Because he knew that is where God’s glory dwells.

Rom 10:14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never

Excellent Example to Follow David is one of our best examples when it comes to living as a disciple of Jesus Christ. His story, written in 1 &

Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works. Model Church on the Outside The Ephesian church was an active church. They

Hebrews 9:22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. You have been redeemed