This is probably one of my favorite passages in all of Scripture. It makes it really hard to pick something to write about because there is SO MUCH good stuff in here. The whole book of Romans so so rich. I love it.
Romans 11:33-12:2 is probably my all time favorite passage in the Bible. There have been so many times when I long to know God's will for me. Other times, I needed the courage to live for Christ instead of my friends. Now, I simply love the "Therefore" best of all. God is astoundingly amazing, THEREFORE, do your part. Knox is constantly asking "why?" these days. I can't tell him to obey because I am so amazingly wonderful and powerful and good, but that is exactly what God does.
I love this passage in Romans because it is so practical. There have been ten chapters explaining the gospel in incredible depth. This section tells us how to go about living our faith. There are gems that stand out to me like, Romans 14:23 Whatever is not from faith is sin. I found that verse at a time when I thought I had things pretty well sorted out. :) Ha! The theme for me this morning was living as a body. I am apt to hole up and take care of myself--especially when stressed (by things like a baby who could come at any time). It is still important to love, encourage, strengthen, and simply interact with those around me.
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