Advent Devotion, December 12, 2014
Reading:  Romans 15: 5-13
Written by:  Barbara Reynolds

Paul’s letter to the Romans was written from Corinth during his third visit to the city.  Paul relates to the whole world that there is no partiality with him who is the God of the Jews and of the Gentiles also.  Paul shares over and over that Jewish and Gentile believers are one in salvation.

How wonderful to be assured that God redeems all mankind.  In today’s world where beliefs so often separate us from one another, we need to be assured that God’s love binds us.  We are one race..the human race and through perseverance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Prayer:  During this season of hope and love let us embrace the idea that we are all brothers and sisters fathered by a loving God.