Romans 16:25 - Finding Spiritual Strength.
Romans 16:25 (ESV) Now to him who is able to
strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching
of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of
the mystery that was kept secret for long ages.
COMMENTARY PEARL
A bout with pneumonia - midsummer, of all
things - sapped my strength. Id had such plans.
The weather was beautiful. I couldnt get off
the couch. I had meaningful, soul-refreshing
work to do. It waited, untouched. I had to cancel
a speaking engagement.
Even after I started to feel better,
pneumonias tailings, its lingering aftereffects,
reminded me that strength is nothing to pardon
the pun sneeze at.
The day I swept the kitchen floor felt
like a major victory in the healing process. One
day earlier, I wouldnt have had the strength.
The Bible tells us that the gospel of
Jesus Christ - the good news of who He is and of
the forgiveness and eternal life He offers us -
is strength-building. He doesnt just save
our souls. He infuses us with strength for the
day-to-day spiritual, relational, emotional, and mental
challenges we face.
That news - that Jesus is not only
faithful to save us but faithful to sustain and
strengthen us - forms a base of operations for His
followers. Its a truth to which we can return when
our strength is flagging. Focusing our thoughts
on the gospel of Jesus Christ makes us stronger
than we were the day before. Remembering what
Hes done and is doing increases our strength for
all that lies between here and heaven. by
Cynthia Ruchti
Faith Step: Find a before-and-after
picture of someone who worked hard at strength
training and has well-defined muscles that were once
weak. Use it as a reminder that Jesus uses His
good news to accomplish a similar strengthening
within you - spiritual biceps. [Mornings With Jesus
2020 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
Acts 20:32 - The Bible Made Flesh!
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150701-1708.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657