Romans: Insight.

Romans is by far one of my favorite books of the entire Bible. I have always had an affinity for Romans ever since my freshmen year of high school when I was required to memorize Romans 12:1 for a missions trip I was participating in. My love for the book has grown enormously in my freshmen year of college as well. So many passages have become applicable to my own personal journey with the Lord. As I embark on this very important part of my life, several different verses have struck a chord in my thoughts and dreams. Romans 5:1-5 speaks eloquently of the hope we gain through faith. Romans 8:24 goes on to say, “Now in this hope we were saved, yet hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?” This verse reminds me of the challenge of faith, yet also the power it can wield. Also, continuing in the vein of hope, and taking into account the several beautiful prophecies present in the old testament, chapter 15 verse 4 says, “For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.”

Finally, the passage of Romans 12:9-21 truly embodies much of what is required to follow Christ. Including “outdoing one another with honor” and “being patient in affliction.” This passage is one I tend to read very often, because it is such a beautiful reminder of how I should passionately be pursuing to live my life.