Today’s Manna!
Scripture: Romans 15:14-16
In Romans 15:14-16, the Apostle Paul expresses his confidence in the believers in Rome, affirming their ability to encourage one another and spread the gospel. He reminds them of their calling as servants of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit for ministry.
Paul writes, “I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another. Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:14-16, NIV)
Paul’s words affirm the believers’ capacity to encourage and instruct one another in the faith. He acknowledges their spiritual maturity and the role they play in advancing the kingdom of God. Paul himself sees his ministry as a stewardship of God’s grace, aimed at proclaiming the gospel to the Gentiles and bringing them into God’s family.
Consider the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts 8:26-40. Philip, guided by the Holy Spirit, encountered the eunuch reading from the book of Isaiah but struggling to understand its meaning. Philip explained the Scriptures to him, leading the eunuch to understand and accept the gospel message. This encounter demonstrates the empowering work of the Holy Spirit in equipping believers for effective ministry.
As modern-day believers, we are called to embrace our role as ministers of the gospel, empowered by the Holy Spirit to share God’s love and truth with others. Let us draw inspiration from the example of Philip and the believers in Rome, recognizing our competence and responsibility to instruct and encourage one another in the faith.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the empowerment of Your Holy Spirit, enabling us to serve You effectively. Help us to recognize our calling as ministers of the gospel and to encourage and instruct one another in the faith. May we be faithful stewards of Your grace, proclaiming Your truth and leading others into a deeper relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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