Romans 15:4-13 ~ Rejoice! Again and again!

Romans 15:4-13

English Standard Version, David Cochran Audio Bible

⁴ For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, ⁶ that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

⁸ For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, ⁹ and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name."

¹⁰ And again it is said,

"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people."

¹¹ And again,

"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol him."

¹² And again Isaiah says,

"The root of Jesse will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope."

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Hello Father God,
Thank you for gathering together new and old friends. When we forgive each other, we broaden our horizons. When we gather together to know each other's cares and put the effort into fellowship - we enrich all the lives we touch. Thank You for the opportunity to fellowship with others who love You.

Thank You for the blessings that are sunshine on our backs, warming us. To know in this season of change we all are touched by our children as we hope for them to have the best new opportunities. To be comforted to know we all miss them. As we trust You with our lives and the lives of our children. To wonder with expectation and hope at the future.

Bless the children with many opportunities. Bless the parents who are both glad and sad. Comfort the lonely, calm the stressed, strengthen what is wobbly, empower the good, subdue what is doubtful, light the path and help us to walk it. With joy and expectation, we call on You, Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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