In looking at this week's
reading of Romans 6, it's important to briefly look back at some context; what is said before the passage and after, in order to find additional application nuggets or just have a deeper understanding. In Romans chapter 5, Paul helps us in understanding how to "rejoice in our sufferings (Romans
5:3)." This can be a hard thing to swallow, or ask someone to fully comprehend
when dealing with pain. I have often told someone who was suffering through a
trial, that God has them right where they need to be. I have also relayed that
Jesus said, "in this world we will have troubles" or that, as Romans
5:4 states, our perseverance will eventually result in a hope that does not
disappoint. However, a suffering believer sometimes can't bring themselves to
fully live in the hope that is found in God and His salvation when the pain is
too great. It's hard for someone like me, through my leadership in the church
as one who has a spiritual gift for exhortation, to speak Truth.
Who have you helped recently while reciting Scripture? Do you know what your spiritual gifts are?
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