Carry On Devo | April 19, 2023

Through Faith, for Faith

Romans 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures

Pause and read the verse above. What words stand out? What do you notice?

This week at Easter, we begin a new worship series on the book of Romans called Through Faith, For Faith. It is our hope and prayer that you experience these words of Paul as challenging and life giving. Both can be true at the same time.

Also, Paul rarely takes a breath and so it can feel like you’re reading one long sentence. Zero in on the word apostle. That’s a Greek and churchy word meaning, “the ones sent out.” What was the most recent thing you have been sent out to do? How does that differ if you knew God sent you to do something?

Let’s pray: Gracious God, send us with holy intention today to share the good news of Easter into the world you love. In Jesus’s name, Amen.