Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started. It's great to be with you

today. Let's get into Romans, the 15th chapter together. Harmony among

God's people requires selflessness and patience, especially when dealing with those who may be weaker

in faith. Believers are called to follow Christ's example, who bore the world's reproach for the

sake of the week. This mindset reflects God's call for Christians

to extend fellowship, love, and acceptance to one another, just as Christ has welcomed them

despite their flaws. God's desire is to fill his people with joy, peace, and hope together

through the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul begins to conclude his letter by discussing

his mission to preach to the Gentiles and his plan to visit Rome after delivering contributions

to the poor saints in Jerusalem. He urges believers to unite in prayer for his ministry and for success

in spreading the gospel. That's kind of a neat idea. There's a lot of talk about unity, and now there's

something specifically to unify behind. Christianity is a unique journey. In a world where people

often pursue their own desires and show little patience for differing views, God's people find

opportunities for unity even among conflicting convictions. We take these moments to practice patience

and make concessions when possible, assisting fellow believers in growing their faith. We are humbled

by the awareness of Christ's sacrifice made for our benefit. Together, we turn to Christ and His

gospel to stand firm on the absolute truth that binds us.

Our boasting is in God and in his love, not in our own knowledge or perfect understanding.

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