“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
This is Paul’s prayer for those who read this Letter, and it concludes Paul’s exhortations. We are able to fulfill God’s will only through the power that the Holy Spirit gives.
We are mindful that the Old Testament looked ahead to a day when Jews and Gentiles would worship God together. God has always been actively reconciling His people back to Him. This day has come in Christ.
Gentiles in particular should remember their hopeless existence apart from Christ. According to His prophetic promises, God has raised up Jesus. And in Him, Jews and Gentiles are united to “glorify God for His mercy”.
God’s blessings on your day…