Scripture to Read: Romans 16:19
We only have three more days in our study of Romans. God has taught us so much over the last several months, and it’s a great reminder of how rich a treasure God’s Word is for us every day. God had Paul write this in Romans 16:19, “For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.” God had Paul write a word of encouragement to the believers in Rome about how their obedient walk with our Lord had been discussed throughout the region. What a great reminder to us that people are always watching our lives and listening to our words and hopefully, they are seeing and hearing the characteristics of our Lord Jesus Christ. We must be living examples to everyone around us of how to live honorably for our Lord Jesus Christ. God tells us in Ephesians 5:1, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” Being an imitator of God only happens as we walk according to His Truth. God is specific in Galatians 5:15–24, Ephesians 4:17–32, Philippians 2:1–16, and Colossians 4:1–17 on how we are to “take off,” “crucify,” “walk no longer,” “lay aside,” “take care,” and how we are to “put on,” “be renewed,” “walk in,” and “work out” all that God has given us through His Holy Spirit in us. We need to be able to rejoice over each other in walking in obedience to our Lord.
Challenge & Application
· How are you living as an imitator of our Lord each day?
· What are the things you know you need to “take off,” and how are you “putting on” the characteristics of Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!