​Week 21, Day 5

​Week 21, Day 5
May 27, 2022
Scripture: Romans 9
 
 
It is difficult to write a devotion on Romans 9. Paul is developing an argument, and there isn’t yet an answer to the troubles that he is presenting. So a brief summary of the argument, and maybe a bit of hope will do sufficiently.
 
Paul is deeply concerned over Israel. He has spoken of the hope that is now for everyone, bringing in the Gentiles to be a part of the Promise given to Abraham. They come to God, through his incredible mercy.
 
But Israel has failed. The ones who carried the Promise with them, have missed what is right in front of them. They missed Jesus. And they have continued down a path that is based on the law, and they have stumbled over it.
 
Paul will point to a way forward for them, and an ultimate hope.
 
That hope is God’s mercy. He will have mercy on whom he has mercy.
 
For some this is a cause of great fear. But the Bible has taught me over nad over again that God’s mercy is something I can lean on, with comfort and peace.
 
God’s mercy is there for you too. Trust in Him.
 
Love ya, catch you next week.