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Peace Has Come

Religion & Spirituality


Can you tell it’s an election year in America? As if a world pandemic and racial tensions weren’t enough, we also have to hear the clamoring of the political elite. I was talking to my mother a few days ago and mentioned how frustrated I am that every statement tends to somehow become a political statement. It’s exhausting for me to deal with. As I read the Daily Lectionary this morning, Paul’s words of encouragement to the believers in Rome caught my attention. Truly, I feel like it was a subtle reminder from the Lord that even in seasons like this, believers are expected to live in a way that is different from the rest of society. In Romans chapter 12, Paul, states: Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. – Romans 12:9-18 (ESV) Maybe, just maybe, we can learn to love our fellow believers and strangers in the same way that Jesus Christ loves us. This Road is a production of Worthwhile.Media Music: O’ Brother by Wastelander Licensed through soundstripe.com – Use code WORTHWHILE to get 10% off your subscription! (Full Disclosure: Using Soundstripe through this link does give Worthwhile Media a small % – Thank you in advance!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisroad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisroad/support