16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. - P56
19by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. - P57
Paul is convinced the believers are full of goodness and able to instruct oneanother. He wrote boldly on some points, as a minister to the Gentiles whosetask is to help them become an offering acceptable to God. He shares thathis ambition is to preach where Christ is not known so as not to build onsomeone else‘s foundation. - P57
Paul affirms the believers in Rome, acknowledging their maturity and ability to instruct one another. Yet, he writes to remind them of important truths. No matter how mature we are, we all need reminders and encouragement. - P58
Encouraging others in the faith is part of our mutual calling. Paul also speaks clearly about his own calling—to be a minister to the Gentiles. His sense of calling frames his whole life as a priestly act of worship in which the Gentile believers are the offering he presents to God. This is a powerful image. It challenges us to view our kingdom work not as mere activity but as sacred service to God. - P58
A clear sense of calling helps us remain faithful and focused, especially when challenges arise. - P58
Reflecting on his ministry among the Gentiles, Paul does not boast in hisown efforts; he gives glory to Jesus Christ. This is a critical reminder: ouraccomplishments and service to God are not about us but about what Godhas done through us. - P58
We are vessels, called, equipped, and empoweredby God to serve His purposes. - P58
Paul also reveals a guiding principle for hisministry to preach Christ where He is not known. Paul‘s mission strategyhelps him stay focused without distractions from even seemingly goodopportunities. In the same way, our service to God must be guided by clearprinciples. Without them, we can easily drift, lose focus, or spend energyon things that do not align with our core mission. - P58
"The only people who will bear fruit for God are people who know they can‘t."
- John Piper - P58
In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul makes sure to emphasize the in-tention behind his words; he does not venture to speak of anything exceptwhat Christ has accomplished through him. Paul understands that thepower to transform the lives of those who are hearing his words does notcome from his own strength and abilities but from the power of the truth ofGod‘s Word. Paul knows that he does not have the ability to change hearts;only God can do that. - P59
Therefore, it is import-ant for us as believers to not become so caught up in appearing to do theright thing. Let us not lose sight of Christ, who is the author and perfecterof our faith, and, instead, remember to remain focused on what He hasaccomplished. - P59
Lord Jesus, thank you for the privilege of being part of Your work. Help me to always give You the glory and not seek my own. - P59
Teach me to live and minister with focus, guided by Your purpose, so that I may honor You fully in all I do. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P59
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5And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’
6"Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north," declares the Lord, "for I have scattered you to the four winds of heaven," declares the Lord. - P82
12The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.
13Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling." - P83
Zechariah sees a man with a measuring line. The angel says Jerusalem will be acity without walls, protected by the Lord. - P83
The Lord calls His people to flee fromBabylon. He declares that whoever touches His people touches the apple ofHis eye. Many nations will join the Lord and become His people. - P83
God tells Zechariah that Jerusalem will no longer need walls in the future because He Himself will be their defense. Walls can be broken, as God’s people learned. But now it is God who will protect them with a wall of fire, and it is God who will dwell in the midst of His people, defending and providing. This message is just as relevant for our day and time. It encourages us to move past faith in worldly protection and power. - P84
God’s promise of protection also applies to us. It does not mean we will never face trouble, but it does mean that, whatever we face, God will be with us to sustain us and see us through. - P84
God calls His people to rejoice because He is coming to live among them.
He also promises that many nations will be joined to Him and become Hispeople and He will dwell among them all. God calls all humankind to bestill because He is at work. This message would have been challenging forZechariah‘s Jewish audience: that God would call Gentiles His people. Perhaps it is challenging for some of us today as well. - P84
Many of those we regardas enemies may someday be among us as friends, and more than friends,
brothers and sisters through Christ Jesus. God calls us to rejoice that He isamong us today, and to be still while He brings this extraordinary worksalvation to completion. - P84
God, help me to see my life, my relationships, and my world through Your eyes. May I learn to distinguish between the world’s way of thinking and the mind of Christ. Most of all, help me to rejoice in You more than I worry about my fears. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P85
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