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5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, 6 including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ;
7 To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:5–7, RSV2CE)
REFLECT
Through Jesus I have received grace.
Through Jesus I have received apostleship (witness).
Through Jesus I am to bring about obedience of faith (to show and tell others).
Obedience of faith is: by the power of living in Christ, with His Spirit enabling me, I am to live by Faith (trusting) obeying His commands that are contrary to the world and my flesh (which to do is painful) knowing it is right and just and freeing for my soul even though it kills my flesh.
This is all for His Name Sake.
I am called to belong to Jesus.
I am called beloved.
I am called to be a saint.
Grace is given to me from the Father and Jesus. my LORD. (He must be my Lord-for this gift)
Peace is given to me from the Father and Jesus my LORD. (He must be my Lord-for this gift)
PRAY
All this is a gift from you, I cannot earn these gifts of God. But I do have to choose a response. Will I receive and accept this? We are all given choice to receive and accept or reject. I can know the truth and not want to live with and in you. I can know the truth and not want you to be my Lord. I can know the truth and not want to let my flesh be crucified so my soul is free. I can know the truth and not want mercy for others but to have my will done (justice without mercy) or Your will done (justice tempered with mercy) because you can read all hearts and know what is causing all disorder. I can know truth and not want to belong to you. I can know truth and not want to be a saint. I can know truth and not want grace and peace. Some people actually prefer anger and hate.
Jesus, I know your way is hard. Maybe that’s why they don’t choose it? How can you know truth and reject it? Doesn’t that mean I would choose delusion and lies? I don’t want that!! Though it is the painful way of the flesh, my soul and spirit will be free. Help me submit to you my Lord! You know best! I want to belong to you. I want to obey in Faith because you are trustworthy. Fill me with your grace and peace to live in you, by your power! Amen. THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING GIFTS YOU OFFER ON THIS THANKSGIVING DAY!!!
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