LORD, IS IT MINE?

Contentment is hard to find in this crazy world where peace, hope and love seem to be absent. But for the believer, beloved of God, those called to be saints, knowing the Word of God and His word to us, brings joy and contentment even in a world thundering with Apocalyptic warnings. A thorough understanding of the gospel enables us to make sense of life and yes, the peace found therein, is meant for you.It is not surprising that the church in every generation has acknowledged the importance of Romans, not least at the time of the Reformation. Luther called it ‘really the chief part of the New Testament, and … truly the purest gospel’. He continued: ‘It is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul.’ John StottJosh McDowell ; Wherever  the Gospel of Jesus is proclaimed, we see lives change for the good, nations change for the better, thieves become honest, alcoholics become sober, hateful individuals become channels of love, unjust persons embrace justice.Why??? because it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.TEXT: ROMANS 1:8-17SONGS:IT REALLY IS AMAZING GRACE, PHIL WICKHAM, CROWDERTHANK YOU JESUS FOR THE BLOOD, UPPER ROOMMERCY, ELEVATION WORSHIPTO BE USED OF GOD, ANDRE CROUCHLORD IS IT MINE, SUPERTRAMP