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A Very Specific Instruction

Romans 12:1d

this is your spiritual act of worship.

 

 

Thoughts for Today:

 

The word "spiritual" used here is translated from the Greek work "logikos" and means "worship which is rendered by the reason or the soul." It is the root of our English word "logic". Think for a moment about where we have been through the first eleven chapters of Romans. Paul asks us to take all of this into account: "Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices--this is your spiritual act of worship." Paul brings forward all that God has done for us; now he tells us that yielding to God's will is our only logical, appropriate, and acceptable response. In fact, it is how we worship Him.

Sometimes things just need to be placed in the proper perspective. I think this is Paul's point in our passage today: Obedience to God is our only logical, appropriate, and acceptable response to everything He has done for us. It's just once in a while we need very specific instruction.  Paul gives it to us today as "this is your spiritual act of worship."

 

Questions to Ponder:

 

In what area of your life are you having an obedience problem?

What has God said to you that you continue to ignore?

What should be your response? Is it holy and pleasing to God?

Today what will be your spiritual act of worship?

How will you obey God?

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Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.     Thoughts for Today:   This is perhaps my favorite Scripture. It is simple and straightforward -- and completely reassuring. How so? Because God didn't change His mind about Israel despite their short-comings, therefore He won't change His mind about me! Even if we're faithless, He remains faithful because He cannot deny His nature. 2 Timothy 2:19: "Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'" In our passage today, Paul tells us "God's gifts and His call are irrevocable." That means, no matter how badly we mess up, God will continue to hang in there with us. Sometimes we might feel as if our sinfulness is too great, or perhaps we've been testing the mercy and patience of God in rebellion. We might even know that if we continue down these paths we will eventually feel the repercussions of our acts. However, even though we may not deserve it -- God's not through with us -- because the gifts and call of God are irrevocable. He doesn't take them back, no matter how off course we might become. Let's take a moment and look at Peter. Peter swore he did not know Jesus. Why? Because a little girl said, "This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth." (Matthew 26:71) Despite knowing Jesus is alive, Peter was so disgusted and thoroughly disappointed with himself that he went back to fishing. The same is true for us when we foul things up in our own lives: We go back to the same old places, habits, and former friends. And we too come up empty-handed. John 21:3: "So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing." But then a voice calls out, "Put your net down on the right side of the boat." John 21:6b: "When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish." And what did they find when they got back to shore? That's right, fish roasting on the fire. The very thing they had gone in search of was right there in the hand of Jesus. John 21:12-13: "Jesus said to them, 'Come and have breakfast.' None of the disciples dared ask him, 'Who are you?' They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish." Jesus then asked Peter, "Do you love me?" He didn't say, "Peter, you've really messed up badly so I'm going to put you on probation for a year." Rather, He said, "Feed my lambs...take care of my sheep...feed my sheep...and follow me!" (John 21:15-19) The Lord says the same thing to us when we've failed to live up to our responsibilities: "Get going again. Pick yourself up. Feed my flock. Do what you were doing before you digressed into sin." Only the Lord shows that kind of grace. Not people, schools, governments, review boards, or even churches. But Jesus does. He says, "Follow me, because my gifts and my call are irrevocable."     Questions to Ponder:   Are you in need of a second chance? Have you just messed up your first one horribly? Join the crowd. I am probably on my twentieth chance, yet the Lord still finds a use and purpose for me. Why? Because His gifts and call are irrevocable! Isn't that great news? How will you apply it today? Is it time to get up and begin again?

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Romans 11:12 But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!     Thoughts for Today:   At the present time God has set aside the Jews. He is not finished with them, He is just not dealing with them as a nation right now. Think about Paul's point for a moment: If the world has been blessed because of the Jews' transgressions, how much more so will the world be blessed when they stand in belief and submission to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? When will this happen? In the kingdom age, this is when Jesus returns to rescue the people of Israel from destruction at the end of the Tribulation. One might wonder: If the setting aside of the Jews brought God's grace to the Gentiles, what happens to the grace of God toward the Gentiles when the Jews are received again? It will be multiplied. James explains this to the great council in Jerusalem (Acts 15:13-17): "When they finished, James spoke up: "Brothers, listen to me. Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a people for himself. The words of the prophets are in agreement with this, as it is written [quoting from Amos 9:11-12]: 'After this I will return and rebuild David's fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things.'" In other words, God is calling out a people (the Gentiles) for His name, at the same time He is calling out the Jews.     Questions to Ponder:   God has called us a people who bear His name. I consider it to be a great responsibility. How are you handling yourself in the workplace, in the supermarket, in the parking lot? Would God be pleased with your behavior? Would anyone want to know God because of your actions, or would the reverse be true?