Romans 15:17: Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus in the things which pertain to God.
Paul had written boldly to the Romans and was rather apologetic about it because he recognized that these saints in Rome probably did not need his instructions. In spite of this, however, he wrote with confidence to them. There is no personal assumption in this, He is a servant of Christ Jesus and is doing His will. This is important to see. There is one thing that should never characterize a servant of God, and that is pride. We should never become officious, but rather take the position that we are merely serving the Lord Jesus Christ, and He is the One in charge. 1
Application
- Read Ephesians 1:3-6
- Will you mark all the reasons you can give glory to God found in these few verses: (He has blessed us, chose us, predestined us, adopted us,…)
Prayer
Lord, I want to thank You for all the ways You love me.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.