Friday October 13
Bible Reading: Rom. 11: 1 - 10
Topic: Prevailing
Today's reading shows
Paul's presentation of himself as an Israelite of the seed of Abraham, of the
tribe of Benjamin, an accredited rich Jewish heritage.
On the other hand, as a
believer, it was meant to give comfort and hope to a people who had once
rejected their own (Jesus) and neglected the gospel (Salvation).
The Scripture says
"For the Children of Israel have forsaken Your Covenant, torn down Your
Altars and killed Your Prophets with a sword" (1 Kings 19: 10)
The Israelites thought
that they have been condemned by God, Paul then rose to correct their false
impression in verse 1 "I say then, has God cast away His People? Certainly
not"
God has not condemned us
forever. He hasn't; His grace prevails over us and in all situations, not
minding our sins or how we have lived in the past.
That we are alive today is
by His grace. Let no one feel or live condemned. Let no one think he or she
cannot be forgiven by God. let us not live in the past anymore. Rather we
should allow the grace of God to enable us live every day of our lives to the
glory of God.
Look around you and behold
God's abundant grace. Remember God has a remnant according to the election of
Grace. (verse 6)
Prayer
May the grace of God keep
our hearts and minds to always do what pleases the Lord, Amen.
Memory Verse Rom. 11: 1a
"I say then, Hath God
cast away His People? God forbid!."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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