Paul continues to relate to and address the Jewish readers by referring to and clarifying the promises which the Lord gave to Abraham. Notice in this reading for today that the Apostle Paul’s heart is aching for his fellow Jewish people. Paul himself was a Jew, you remember. Can we honestly say that we have the same kind of concern and heartache for those of our loved ones and our neighbors...those who do not know Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? Remember the words so simply put by someone, “You have to have a faith of your own.” Yes, each of us does need that personal experience of saving faith. Why not pause now to pray for some of those whom you love greatly and whom you pray will come to know Jesus as personal Savior. Name them before the Lord…one-by-one. Note that if you have found some things in this reading that are hard to understand, hard to grasp fully…don’t fret! Many of us do, too. But we’ll just keep trying to more fully understand. Most of all, let us seek to understand and accept all we can, and let’s continue believing that the Lord is in charge and by His Spirit, He does help us to come to a more complete understanding of His Word. Faith can hold us steady! Amen, brothers and sisters!
Donald E. Pardun
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