Romans 1 ~ 5:6-=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.

 

Of all the Gin joints in all the towns of the world, why did God decide on the Roman Empire for Jesus to say all this in Caesarea. 

Julius Caesar and King David had a few markers in life with similarities. Julius Caesar had a prophecy of his greatness as a child, causing fright in the men in power.  The men in power sought power to end this prophecy. David was thrown on the road and asked help from Priests. Caesar was next named High Priest of Jupiter, to cause the end of any rise to power. Called Flamen Dialis, High Priest of Jupiter. 

Caesar, at the beginning of his path to leading Rome, tried to placate the criticisms and barbs. Later, Caesar would say of the gods, he really believed in, Alea iacta est. The dice is thrown, cast, Throw the Dice! As life progressed, Julius Caesar felt enabled by his faith to handle what life would bring.

Before we become upset to consider pagans and Jesus, remember, Caesar did not know Jesus and there were only rumors of the Temple in Jerusalem. Caesar's son-in-law, General Pompeii, traveled to Jerusalem in his desire to see the Holy of Holies for himself.  Fought to stride into the Temple and realize, something far greater than a Roman General was in the Temple of Jerusalem. Pompeii reconsidered, and left Jerusalem, abandoned the Temple before seeing anything close to the Holy of Holies and abruptly for Rome. Pompeii knew he would face Roman contempt for not completing the viewing of the Holy of Holies. Caesar reportedly chided him, and Pompeii said he had made the right choice.

David lived facing wars and death around him in military battles. 

Psalm 28 

 The LORD is my strength and my shield; 

my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.

 My heart leaps for joy 

and I will give thanks to him in song. 

The LORD is the strength of his people, 

a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. 

Save your people and bless your inheritance; 

be their shepherd and carry them forever.

What is the most quoted bar song in Sermons? You probably know.

Making your way in the world today 

Takes everything you've got 

Taking a break from all your worries

 Sure would help a lot

Cheers to you!

Worries and worries and worries.

Both David and Caesar had faith. God was going to be present, care, listen, help and advise. One of the differing markers, Caesar, is rid of his bodyguard. It's not Roman Dignity to keep bodyguards.  David fights with his son Absalom, but not unwisely. Proverbs is all about finding wisdom and losing shrewd, unkindness.

The Roman gods are fickle. Busy. Self invested. gods and gods and beauty gods more.

Jesus, the exact nature of God says:

Matthew 28:30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

How can we say this applies? Roman gods do not care for the failures of mankind in their weakness. If perfection isn't generated, the gods have small empathy. All should stand tall and present themselves perfectly.

Jesus tells us Salvation is beyond our capabilities. Yes, Jesus tells the woman touching the fringe of His robe, her faith has healed her. Yet, Jesus never goes on the Road pointing at the Roman Centurion, the healed woman, the deaf, the blind, the lame as being self-sufficient to be considered the gods of healing. Jesus assures us, we need the Son of God.  Good News, our perfection of faith isn't god, nor do we drive the Will of God.  Jesus Christ is the Savior.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; 

I shall not want. 

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: 

He leadeth me

 beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: 

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness 

for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 

I will fear no evil: 

for Thou art with me; 

Thy rod and Thy staff 

they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me

 in the presence of mine enemies: 

thou anointest my head with oil; 

my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy 

shall follow me all the days of my life: 

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord 

forever

Abba, Father,

All fall short of the Glory of God.

All sin.

We are flowers of the field.

In Your Word, You uphold the Universe.

In Your Word we Hope.

Romans 15:5-13

May the God of endurance and encouragement 

grant you to live in such harmony with one another, 

in accord with Christ Jesus, 

that together you may with one voice glorify the God 

and 

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, 

for the glory of God.

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, 

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.”

And again it is said,

“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”

And again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,

    and let all the peoples extol him.”

And again Isaiah says,

“The root of Jesse will come,

    even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;

in him will the Gentiles hope.”

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.

Dwell in us, Father,

Dwell in those I love, Jesus Lord God,

We will want help to Seek You First

knowing

we will finish well in Jesus Christ.

Amen, JESUS.

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