Through the Bible Day by Day - Romans 1:1 - 1:1

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Through the Bible Day by Day - Romans 1:1 - 1:1


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the Apostle’s Burning Desire

Rom 1:1-12

Upon the threshold of his greatest Epistle, Paul describes himself as a bond-servant. Such humility as his qualified him to be the medium of God’s wondrous revelations. How great must be the Master who has the absolute devotion of such a man! Paul was called to be an Apostle; we are all called of Jesus Christ, and called to be saints, Rom 1:1; Rom 1:6-7. Note that emphatic reference to our Lord’s dual nature, Rom 1:3-4.

Long before Paul saw the faces of these Christians in Rome, he had been led out in prayer for them. He had won the battle before entering the battle-field. How noble it was on the Apostle’s part to say that his faith was strengthened by their faith, as theirs by his! Rom 1:12. There is a wonderful give-and-take in the service of God. Each of us helps or hinders. None is neutral.

It is quite evident that prayer counted for much with the Apostle. This journey of his was the subject of continual supplication. He knew that much was to be obtained through prayer, which would otherwise be missed. Remember that your journeys must also be in the will of God, Rom 1:10.