Romans 15, Bearing Others' Burdens.

 

Romans 15 – Bearing Others’ Burdens.                                              

In this world there are strong people in mind and body and there are weak people in mind and body. Just as Christ showed His love for each in the same manner, we also should love them and be patient with them. Whether they be stronger or weaker than us, our love is to show glorification to God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

God is described in many ways throughout the Bible; powerful, glorious, angry at sin, and merciful toward people. Paul describes Him as the “God of Hope.” The word hope means more than wishing for something; it means having a confident expectation. God is the author of hope, for what He promises, always happens. Believers hope for heaven because they know it will one day be their home. The God of hope helps His people to “abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Where do we place our hope? We can put our hope in God. He will never disappoint us.

We can derive that the people are in Spain and Paul is on the way to see them. First he is ministering to the Gentiles who have not previously heard of Jesus and who need special provisions. Paul has delivered a contribution to the Gentiles from Macedonia and Achai. While he ministered, he helped those who were poor and in need. Once this is accomplished he plans on sailing on to Spain. In the end he asks the Spaniards to pray for him and deliver him safely to them so that he might be encouraged by them.

Just as Paul is a minister of Christ and tends to the poor and weaker person, we are also ministers of Christ in how we treat each other and should always be in prayer for each other.

 

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