Week 1 | Day 2 – EAGER TO STRENGTHEN, EAGER TO SHARE – Romans 1:8–15
In this passage, Paul opens with thanks for the faith and influence of the Roman believers that has echoed through the entire Roman empire. He then pulls back the curtain on his heart sharing that he has been praying constantly for them and asking God to allow him to visit Rome so that he might encourage them and share the gospel with the Gentiles. Paul recognized his responsibility to invest the Jesus in him into them so that they too would be strengthened to carry the Gospel where they lived, worked, and played. Paul’s gratitude fueled his prayers, shaped his plans, and inspired him to go no matter the sacrifice.
Three notes ring clear:
1 - Earnest Intercession – Paul stood in the gap for the Romans to encourage them to be steadfast.
2 - Imparted Encouragement – He wanted to share his gifts as a means of encouragement to strengthen them.
3 - Holy Ambition – He carried a joyful “debt” to the lost and was eager to see a Gospel harvest among them.
APPLICATION
1 - Always be thankful for the faith of others by letting gratitude set the tone. Thank God for the faith, witness, stamina, and willingness of others to participate in loving others to Jesus.
Put it into practice: Call, text, or tell one person today how their faith has encouraged you.
2 - Always be persistent and humble in prayer by praying constantly for others always with open hands and a plan that they would honor God, build His kingdom, and accomplish His will on earth as in heaven.
Put it into practice: Pray today for 3 people: “Father, be honored in them; and may Your kingdom come and Your will be done in them, through them, and in spite of them today.”
3 - Seek to strengthen and be strengthened by investing the Gospel you’ve received into others.
Put it into practice: (1) Ask a believer, “How can I pray for you right now?” and then pray immediately. (2) Share your testimony with one person this week. (3) Invite someone to serve alongside of you – multiplication happens shoulder to shoulder.
God wants me to be prayerful, passionate, and personable with other believers – so together we fulfill the Great Commission where we live, work, and play.
PRAYER
Lord, make me grateful for others’ faith, faithful in prayer, and eager to strengthen and be strengthened. Open a door for the gospel through me this week, and give me courage to walk through it. Amen.”
Three notes ring clear:
1 - Earnest Intercession – Paul stood in the gap for the Romans to encourage them to be steadfast.
2 - Imparted Encouragement – He wanted to share his gifts as a means of encouragement to strengthen them.
3 - Holy Ambition – He carried a joyful “debt” to the lost and was eager to see a Gospel harvest among them.
APPLICATION
1 - Always be thankful for the faith of others by letting gratitude set the tone. Thank God for the faith, witness, stamina, and willingness of others to participate in loving others to Jesus.
Put it into practice: Call, text, or tell one person today how their faith has encouraged you.
2 - Always be persistent and humble in prayer by praying constantly for others always with open hands and a plan that they would honor God, build His kingdom, and accomplish His will on earth as in heaven.
Put it into practice: Pray today for 3 people: “Father, be honored in them; and may Your kingdom come and Your will be done in them, through them, and in spite of them today.”
3 - Seek to strengthen and be strengthened by investing the Gospel you’ve received into others.
Put it into practice: (1) Ask a believer, “How can I pray for you right now?” and then pray immediately. (2) Share your testimony with one person this week. (3) Invite someone to serve alongside of you – multiplication happens shoulder to shoulder.
God wants me to be prayerful, passionate, and personable with other believers – so together we fulfill the Great Commission where we live, work, and play.
PRAYER
Lord, make me grateful for others’ faith, faithful in prayer, and eager to strengthen and be strengthened. Open a door for the gospel through me this week, and give me courage to walk through it. Amen.”
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September
Week 1 | Day 1 – BOUGHT, BELONGING, AND BOUND TO CHRIST – Romans 1:1-7Week 1 | Day 2 – EAGER TO STRENGTHEN, EAGER TO SHARE – Romans 1:8–15Week 1 | Day 3 – UNASHAMED: THE POWER AND THE PATH OF FAITH – Romans 1:16–17Week 1 | Day 4 – WHEN TRUTH IS PLAIN – Romans 1:18–20Week 1 | Day 5 – WHEN WE TRADE GLORY FOR CONTROL – Romans 1:21–32Week 2 | Day 1 – NO PARTIALITY: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO REPENTANCE – Romans 2:1–11Week 2 | Day 2 – WHEN LAW AND CONSCIENCE SPEAK – Romans 2:12–16Week 2 | Day 3 – INSIDE-OUT FAITH – Romans 2:17–29Week 2 | Day 4 – WHEN PRIVILEGE MEETS THE PLUMB LINE – Romans 3:1–8Week 2 | Day 5 – SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR – Romans 3:9–20Week 3 | Day 1 – BUT NOW… GRACE – Romans 3:21–26Week 3 | Day 2 – RIGHTEOUSNESS COMES BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 3:21–27Week 3 | Day 3 – THE PROMISE OF ABRAHAM – Romans 4:1-15Week 3 | Day 4 – GRACE GUARANTEES THE PROMISE – Romans 4:16–25Week 3 | Day 5 – JUSTIFIED BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 5:1-5Week 4 | Day 1 – GOD’S LOVE ON FULL DISPLAY – Romans 5:6-8Week 4 | Day 2 – HOW MUCH MORE – Romans 5:9-11Week 4 | Day 3 – FROM ADAM’S RUIN TO CHRIST’S RESCUE – Romans 5:12-21Week 4 | Day 4 – STATE AND STANDING: DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:1-4Week 4 | Day 5 – DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:5-10Week 5 | Day 1 – LIVING FREE, LIVING OFFERED – Romans 6:11-15Week 5 | Day 2 – SET FREE TO SERVE – Romans 6:15-23
October
Week 5 | Day 3 – RELEASED TO BELONG – Romans 7:1-6Week 5 | Day 4 – A MIRROR AND NOT A LADDER – Romans 7:7-13Week 5 | Day 5 – FEEDING THE RIGHT KING – Romans 7:14-25Week 6 | Day 1 – FREEDOM—NOT CONDEMNATION – Romans 8:1-4Week 6 | Day 2 – RISEN THINKING OR STINKING THINKING – Romans 8:5-11Week 6 | Day 3 – ASSURED AND ADOPTED – Romans 8:12-17Week 6 | Day 4 – LIVE EXPECTING AND LIVE SENT – Romans 8:18-21Week 6 | Day 5 – HOPE THAT HOLDS US STEADY – Romans 8:22-25Week 7 | Day 1 – HELP, HELD, AND MADE LIKE JESUS – Romans 8:26-30Week 7 | Day 2 – GOD IS FOR US – Romans 8:31-34Week 7 | Day 3 – INSEPARABLE – Romans 8:35-39Week 7 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR THE LOST – Romans 9:1-5Week 7 | Day 5 – PROMISE OVER PEDIGREE – Romans 9:6-13Week 8 | Day 1 – CHOSEN TO CHANNEL MERCY – Romans 9:13-18Week 8 | Day 2 – PLANNED GRACE—PERSONAL FAITH – Romans 9:19-29Week 8 | Day 3 – SOVEREIGN STUMBLING BLOCKS – Romans 9:30-33Week 8 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR TRUTH – Romans 10:1-4Week 8 | Day 5 – A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE – Romans 10:5-13Week 9 | Day 1 – GO AND TELL – Romans 10:14-15Week 9 | Day 2 – HEARING BUT NOT HEARING – Romans 10:16-21Week 9 | Day 3 – A HOLY REMNANT – Romans 11:1-10
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