Everyone I meet—it matters little whether they're mannered or rude, smart or simple—deepens my sense of interdependence and obligation. And that's why I can't wait to get to you in Rome, preaching this wonderful good news of God.
It's news I'm most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God's powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him, starting with Jews and then right on to everyone else! God's way of putting people right shows up in the acts of faith, confirming what Scripture has said all along: "The person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives." Paul's opening words to the Romans we bold. Roman was the epicenter of all things cool. The art, literature, poetry, life style and more were always the latest and progressive. Paul's message was new but could be received as looked down upon or even bogus. To hear about a man crucified between two thieves was bound not to turn out to good. They just didn't know.
Paul was willing to let each know they had value as he stated "it matters little..." He expressed joy and excitement to share, proclaim the message of God.
As you go through the everyday do you look forward with excitement to share the good news? probably not. but why not!
Please consider the words of Paul in this first chapter an then use it as a filter for the next week as you meet those you see each day that need to hear The Good News!
The Christmas season is a great time to share as we all are receptive to receive good gifts.
See ya Sunday at 11AM.
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