Romans 9:1-13
Dear RTB’ers,
Another delayed post – a travel day for us. And with that, a brief post. I didn’t have to read far today to know what I wanted to talk about: For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. (v. 3) I am stunned at Paul’s love for his countrymen. After finding fault with their adherence to the Law, their hypocrisy, their unwillingness to consider Jesus as the promised Messiah… With all that, he loves his heritage and wishes only for Jesus’ life in them for his brethren. Impressive! Greater love than this hath no man, that He would lay down His life for His friends. (John 15:13, loosely translated and generously edited)
Blessings!