Today’s Manna!
Scripture: Romans 15:1-4
In Romans 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul imparts wisdom to the believers in Rome, urging them to bear with the failings of the weak and to build up one another in love. He emphasizes the importance of unity and mutual encouragement, drawing inspiration from the example of Christ.
Paul writes, “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.’ For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” (Romans 15:1-4, NIV)
Paul’s words echo the selfless example of Christ, who bore the insults and burdens of humanity out of love. He calls believers to follow Christ’s example, seeking to uplift and encourage one another in their faith journey.
Consider the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Despite facing betrayal and hardship at the hands of his brothers, Joseph chose to forgive and reconcile with them. His example of grace and compassion demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
As modern-day believers, we are called to emulate Joseph’s example, extending grace and understanding to those around us. Let us seek to bear with one another’s failings and build each other up in love, drawing inspiration from the enduring teachings of Scripture.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the example of Christ and the enduring teachings of Scripture. Help us to bear with one another’s failings and to build each other up in love. Give us the grace to forgive as we have been forgiven and the courage to extend grace and understanding to those around us. May our lives be a testimony to Your love and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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