Monday, November 17 – Romans 1:8-15

We reach the end of our Core Values+ series by looking at the need for Thanksgiving. In most of Paul’s letters, he has at least one section in which he gives thanks for his coworkers in Christ. We will read many of those sections this week.

The introduction to Romans thanks the Christians in Rome because their faith is being held up as an example all around the world. What is interesting to me about this thanksgiving compared to others is that Paul had never been to Rome when he wrote this letter. He didn’t start this church, like he had the others, but their reputation preceded them. He knows of their faithfulness during times of peace and persecution. He is ready to go and visit so that they can be his base of operations as he starts churches throughout Western Europe. He thanks them for being that type of church.

I pray that FBCG’s witness throughout the community and world is one that our faith in God is strong. I pray that when someone mentions First Baptist Gonzales, we are known as people who believe in Jesus Christ and go and do something about it. What are you going to do for Christ today?

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