Follow The things which make for peace

  Meditational Nuggets from the  Book of Romans Chapter 14 KJV

16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

The Things that Make For Peace

Romans 14:1-8 KJV 

1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 

3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

In this chapter, Paul the Apostle addresses a sensitive issue among believers: how to handle differences in personal convictions—especially regarding food and the observance of certain days.

He explains that within the community of faith, some believers choose to eat all kinds of food, while others eat only certain foods based on their convictions. Likewise, some regard one day as more sacred than another, while others consider every day alike. Paul makes it clear that these differences should not become sources of judgment, division, or condemnation among believers.

Instead, he teaches that:

• Each person should be fully convinced in their own mind.  This is personal conviction.

• Whatever we do should be done in honor of the Lord. This is practical commitment.

• Believers must avoid looking down on or judging one another over disputable matters. This is prohibiting censure. 

• Love and mutual respect are more important than winning arguments about personal preferences. This is passionate coexistence

His central message is that faith is personal, but love is communal. While individuals may differ in practice, they are united in serving the same Lord. Therefore, believers are called to walk in grace, understanding, and maturity when dealing with everyday differences in lifestyle and conscience.

The LORD’s Name be given the highest praises above all else. 

Romans 14:9-15 KJV - 

9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom CHRIST died.”

JESUS is The Lord of All, The Judge of All”

Romans 14 reminds us of a profound truth: every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Because of this, there is no need to sit in judgment over another believer’s weaknesses or shortcomings.

As Paul the Apostle declares, Christ died and rose again to be Lord of both the dead and the living. His lordship is complete. His authority is final. His judgment is righteous and true.

The Son of God, born of a virgin, came into this world not to condemn but to redeem. He who knew no sin took upon Himself the burden of sinners. This is grace beyond comprehension — grace that neither the wisest scholar nor the most devoted believer can fully fathom.

If Christ is Lord of all, then He is fully able to:

• Correct the weak. To strengthen and make his day purposeful.

• Mature the strong: To make his strength proper and useful. 

• Lift the humble. To give him reason to praise the LORD.

• Humble the proud. To make him acknowledge there is Only One Powerful: the LORD of all. 

Nothing is unclean in itself, Paul says, except when conscience makes it so. Therefore, love must guide liberty. Instead of judging one another, we are called to edify one another.

Let us remember: the same Lord who sustains the strong also upholds the weak. And the same God before whom we all stand is rich in mercy toward us all.

Romans 14:16-23 KJV 

 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 

23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

Apostle Paul then concluded from these verses 16-23, that we must strive to make our good deeds; either in eating, in speaking or in whatever we do, be not become an offense to others. But may our every spoken words or action be for the edification that others may see the grace of the LORD radiates in our character in the manner of our conversation and in the way we behave ourselves with others. 

Our speech, our conduct, our liberties — everything — should reflect the grace of the Lord. Matured believer asks not merely, “Is this allowed?” but rather, “Will this glorify God and help others grow?”

When our words are gentle, our actions considerate, and our freedoms guided by love:

• Others are strengthened rather than offended. Our consideration should be for edification

• Christ is honored rather than misrepresented.  Our freedom should be for exhortation 

• God’s grace becomes visible in our character. Our love for the lost should be enlightening

As Paul also writes in First Epistle to the Corinthians 10:31:

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

Ultimately, Christian maturity is not proven by how much freedom we exercise, but by how much love we demonstrate.

May every words we speak and every action we make will magnify the things that make for peace. For the glory of our Loving GOD and Savior JESUS CHRIST who sustains our every need. 

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Put On The Armor of Light

 021226 Meditational Nuggets from the Book of Romans Chapter 13 KJB

“12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”

Put On the Armour of Light

Romans 13:1-7 KJV

“[1] Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 

[2] Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. [3] For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 

[4] For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 

[5] Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. [6] For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

 [7] Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

From this chapter is the continuation of Paul’s teachings about Christian way of living; setting a pattern on how every believers, during his time, even until today should behave, particularly in dealing with every aspects of life. He detailedly emphasized every aspects, even on how we should all be in subjection unto the higher authority, which are ordained by GOD,  whom are expected to executes judgement upon the doers of evil. 

This question  arises which the LORD himself addressed particularly to those who rules in the priesthood, law experts and in the governing bodies,  “what if the higher authority becomes the initiator of  breaking the law, teaching the law but do otherwise, and the abusers of power?  

Apostle Paul gave an answer from this verse” “[2] Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.” 

1. He emphasized that we all should be subjected to the higher powers. For there is no power but of GOD. v1

This applies to all even to them who are in power; GOD put them to become servants to execute the law, but if they will become the breaker of the law, they will not escape the judgement of GOD. There will be a tine of reconning. It is also inevitable that there will be  uproars that will leads to rebellion, from which both sides will be subjected to judgement if they will not do what is right according to GOD’s instruction: for authority and power are ordained by Him 

He specifically instructed everyone accordingly, such as:

• the ruler should give high regard to their appointment; always consider to give honor to GOD through their incorruptible public service as being the elected leader. 

• the rulers who rules well should be entitled to the respect, obedience and honor from the people under his jurisdiction.

• the rulers should be the executioner of law against evil

• all rulers will never be exempted from the righteous judgment which comes from GOD who is the ultimate Ruler of all. 

✓ the people who are  citizens of a nation should acknowledge the authority and obey the law of the land. 

✓ the people should be aware of every law-given ordinances such as: 

1. Paying tributes/ taxes

2. Performing obligations and complying to ordinances

3. Producing progress for the welfare of the nation

4. Praying for all the rulers particularly the ones who are in the higher authority. 

Each one of us who are among the body of CHRIST are expected to always be reminded to live productively, progressively and prayerfully;  through these, we give our wholehearted honor and  praises to our Loving LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST which will glorify The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit: The Holy Loving GOD Almighty.

Romans 13:8-14 KJV 

“8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”

Apostle Paul further teaches through this epistle  on how Christianity should be by stating “owe no man any thing” contextually not only in the aspect of monetary or material obligations, but  in the whole aspect of indebtedness. He obviously address about moral obligation; for he specifically wrote reciting the law given by GOD to Moses: 

“8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

 These then are Apostle Paul’s given lecture for us to be aware that if we commit any of what he mentioned, we are indebted and should be held accountable. 

2. He elaborated that we all surrender our selfish desires to the LORD JESUS’ law. For He said: “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” v9

• Love is the fulfilling of the law. If the pure love of our LORD is in our heart, we will likely owe no one in particular from what the law said we shall not.  

• Live awakened as in the day and cast off the works of darkness in the night. Walk honestly:

       - not in rioting( disturbance to public peace and safety) and drunkenness (getting drunk with intoxicating liquor and addictive substances that causes a person to do things they should not, and the worst, commit heinous crime).

       - not in chambering(a desire to a forbidden bed; even the thoughts or watching porn falls on this ) and wantonness (lewdness and sexual immorality: all form of sexual acts outside marriage are sin, and Christian should never be found guilty of any)

      -not in strife (violent contention) and envying(malicious desire to possess other’s advantage) 

We should always be reminding ourselves: our way of life is an open book to others. No matter how we hide our pet sins we commit in darkness could not be hidden to the glaring light of GOD.  If we can’t abstain ourselves from doing it again and again, repent and ask help from Him. His loving hand is able to deliver. Then after we overcome, we must always put on the armor of light which comes from JESUS CHRIST and not put it off, that the lust could not take control of our body anymore; for as long as we live, we are still prone to be tempted. For the enemy the devil is as a hungry lion watching every idle believers to lure into his irresistible temptation. 

1 Peter 5:8   1 Peter 5:8 KJV “ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

Let the Love of GOD and the grace of JESUS CHRIST through the empowerment of the HOLY SPIRIT rule our heart, mind and body, that we should live every moment of our life be subjected to the power which comes from GOD, and surrender our selfish desires to JESUS CHRIST; that we may always give glory to our Heavenly Father who accepted us among His beloveds. 

May we all give Him the glory and honor and praises everyday and ever. 

Amen! 

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Reasonable Service

 020326 Meditational Nuggets from Romans 12 KJV

“1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

Words to ponder: Reasonable Service

Romans 12:1-5 KJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

 [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

[3] For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 

[4] For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 

[5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Therefore… conclusively, Paul gave to his hearers these message; in this manner where it did not only addressed those early believers, but in anticipation that what challenges or temptations they encountered, are fighting and might face pertaining to high-mindedness might also be encountered by all believers who will come after them from generations to generation. Mostly in high-mindedness, boastfulness and pride, which was profoundly addressed in the previous chapter.(we studied for three session)

Which is very true. Most of the time, when we are well-learned and well experienced believers of CHRIST, that some of us think highly than we ought to think. 

There are certain extremely dangerous truth we must put in mind for us to beware: 

• over-familiarity leads to behavioral corruption

• obsessive fanaticism leads to barbaric collaboration   

• Overbearing faith leads to bureaucratic coercion  

No one should be above another; even our LORD exemplified on how we must serve by washing the feet of His apostles. The Apostle Paul besought all believers to present our bodies a living sacrifice: 

• our mind should be under subjection to the words of CHRIST

• our heart should be in submission to the ways of JESUS

• our whole body should be in the service to the works for the LORD. 

Always consider that, being a part of the body of CHRIST, whatever we do it will affect the others who also try hard to do their best to please GOD. If we err and turn ourselves from the LORD, others will be affected and discouraged. If we did right getting involve ourselves to  sincerely serve, others will be strengthen and become blessed. 

May we always see ourselves walking with all pleasing in the sight of our Loving GOD. 

Romans 12:6-9 KJV 

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

All of us human being were born with natural ability, that as we grow, it slowly appears to be something special we adhere or love to do; activities and works we are passionate to do with skillfulness, giving all our strength and perseverance to achieve high a level of performance. Not willing to just do it, but with applaudable level of satisfaction. 

From these verses are written the gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT given to each one, according to the honed skills the LORD imparted to our beings. What we are naturally born, GOD will enhance it the more; if we submit ourselves in the service of the LORD. 

Apostle Paul explicitly encourage us all believers to offer to the LORD that skills GOD has given to us. We must always keep in mind, all we are and all we have are from the LORD; it should be used not just for us to gain approval of others, but for the glorification of our Master Giver. 

Mentioned here are the services we are called to offer: 

• Prophesying- from the root word prophet, who prophesy on the things that must come; we who can share the good news to others must prophesy (preach) the word of GOD according to the proportion of faith: which means the entrance of the gospel must be situational or according to the given occasion.  

• Ministry- these pertains to the works we must take part according to our skills or ability. Whether it be cooking, cleaning, finance, administrative or help, we should do it with cares, concerns and commitment. 

• Teaching- teachers who are willing to be taught, analyze, evaluate, prayerfully asking guidance from the HOLY SPIRIT. So that the sound doctrine we teach others we also practice. 

• Exhortation- those who encourage, might be in singing, in instrumental playing, or even those who greet with handshake, must do it with joy of the Spirit . 

• Giving- with simplicity, means out of the goodness of our heart as the LORD blesses us, we give back what is due to the LORD , and the offering we must give should be without bragging and without conceit, but with gladness and gratefulness.

• Rulers- must rule with diligence; ruling first yourself in discipline and in orderliness. 

• Shewing mercy - this means sharing others burden with cheerfulness so that they will see JESUS in us. This may be sharing to them goods, monetary help, or even giving time to listen and hear about their problem and struggles. 

Love without dissimulation, means love without hidden agenda or not loving with motives. This is evil that we should abhor or refrain from. But we should cleave to the good which comes only from the LORD. A way of Christian life all of us believers must live and walk. 

Let our lives be an offering indeed for the continuity of The LORD’s work. 

Romans 12:10-15 KJV 

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

From these verses portrays the cross of JESUS  as our guide for us to follow in the aspect of our ways of living: 

• verses 10,13-15 is the horizontal guidelines: while we walk to and fro, we must be careful to see those who walk with us from our left side to our right, this means we should love to care for all of those people who are within our reach. 

• verses 11, 12 is our vertical guideline: we should be watchful of our relationship with the LORD; serving Him with fervency, pressing ourselves hard not to be lazy in serving Him; and that no matter what, in good times even in bad times, in joyfulness and in tears of loneliness we must bot forsake praying.  this means we should love GOD above all else. 

The cross of our LORD JESUS is an emblem of His love for us and His wholehearted submission and obedience to His Father GOD in Heaven. 

May this be our guide in our ways of living. Love our neighbors us ourselves and love GOD above all else. 

Romans 12:16-21 KJV 

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

In our ways of living, these six last verses gives as a clear portrayal on how we should live our life in this world full of malignity and pride. 

These teaches us on how to deal directly first our own character. 

The usual connotations of natural human within us says “my reaction is just according to how you treated me”; just what verse 16 seems to be how it was written: “16 Be of the same mind one toward another.” If you treat me badly then I will give you the dose of your own medicine.”

But Apostle Paul taught us in the following sentence: “Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” 

These then should be a pattern of how we should relate to others: 

• we must lower ourselves to lift up those who are in the low state or to descend to a lesser dignified position in life. Our rank in status of life should not be felt by those who are around us. Let’s waive off the air of superiority to reach others who couldn’t attain to our level of understanding. v.16

• we must let go of the impulse to get even to those who hurt our feelings, trodden down our ego, or even to then who caused us physical harm. v17-19

• we must loosened ourselves to reach out to help in those who are in need not only to those who did good to us, but even to them who have harmed us. Let GOD do His work in avenging us from our oppressors.v.19

• we must love to always overcome evil with the goodness instilled in our heart by our loving Savior; our loving Heavenly Father.

Let GOD’s words mold our character; for in His ways we can only be sure we’re walking side by side with Him, offering to Him ourselves a living sacrifice which is our reasonable service, until we reach the door to heaven. Let us all desire to live with Him forever and ever. Amen!

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The Apostle of the Gentiles

 

012026 Meditational Nuggets from the Book of Romans Chapter 11 KJV

For Mithcah Bible Baptist Church - Bahrain

Morning Online Devotional Bible Study and Group Prayer Fellowship. January 21, 2026

13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead. 

The Apostle of the Gentiles

Romans 11:1-8 KJV 

“I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.

4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 

8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.” 

The election according to Paul pertains to the Jews; whom GOD have chosen from the seed of Abraham, whom the LORD has chosen to be the vessel of His grace for the salvation of the world. However, only the remnants victoriously made it to GOD’s abode; not because GOD determined it; but because of the hardness of the heart of many; the cause of their destruction, which GOD Himself allowed. 

Apostle Paul is the very example of the chosen vessel of GOD, from among His chosen people. He is a Jew, an Israelite by birth, an Hebrew by practice, a Pharisee, one among the renown ruler of the Jew, but also a Roman born in Tarsus, which is a part of the Roman province. His root in Jewish belief was authentic, that he has been the feared persecutor of the disciples and the newly converted followers of the rumored resurrected JESUS the CHRIST. His conversion to the faith in CHRIST has been one of the most significant, miraculous work of the LORD after His ascension. For he was personally called by JESUS to be the apostle to the Gentiles; proof is that he wrote almost half  of the new testament book, including this Book of Romans; to give us a clear instruction on how a Gentile Christian believer ought to live. 

An example for us all to follow, whom are among the Gentiles, whom  GOD called and chosen to be the vessel of His grace to others. 

Because GOD would not be willing that any should perish; but because of the hardness of the heart of many, the example also is His own beloved people, who have chosen to follow the alluring wickedness of the devil,  that The Almighty Father GOD hardened their heart the more; reserving them to receive their recompense of His wrath on that day of His righteous judgement.  

May all of us too, like Paul,  will come to realize the depravity of our humanity one day; that whatever goodness we do, it will never reach the holiness of GOD, unless we call upon GOD in the name of JESUS CHRIST, and cleave to His faith which is the only acceptable service offering The LORD GOD of heaven and earth will gladly accept. 

• Take time to meditate GOD’s words from the King James Bible and listen to the sound preaching of  the Gospel.

• Talk to the LORD in prayers and confess to Him all of your sins and unbelief, ask forgiveness, and accept His gift of salvation through JESUS death, burial and resurrection. 

• Tend to seek on how you will grow your faith according to the faith of the LORD JESUS CHRIST your Savior. 

• Testify about His saving grace, His unfailing love, and the hope you have in Him.

Be rooted among the elected according to GOD’s amazing grace! 

Romans 11:9-15 KJV - 

9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?

13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

“The chosen people have not obtained  what they are looking for, but through the election, the elected obtained it, and the rest remained blinded.”

This was what Apostle Paul wrote  in verse 7 “What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,”

Even GOD’s chosen anointed King David himself spake bitterly against them who have  gone stray by going against GOD’s will. 

“9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.”

Nevertheless, Apostle Paul took the waging war of his people against his profession of his faith, as GOD’s blessed anointing upon him, to have obtained GOD’s election as being called to be an apostle to the Gentiles. For if his people have not fiercely casted him away to be killed, he would never have left to Rome to appeal his case to Caesar, but continued serving them as among the converted believing Pharisees. This make sense to us now; that we who believed have understood  that: 

• Apostle Paul was elected to be the only called apostle for us Gentile people. 

• He has given emphasis through his epistle that he was personally chosen by GOD to be our apostle. 

• He specifically elaborated through his epistle that the LORD’s anointing to him caused his people to be provoked to jealousy against him, being called to be the apostle of  the Gentile people. 

Thus, this should not make us to be proud about our election as being called and chosen by GOD, to be among His beloved. But the more, we must fill our heart with understanding about the love of GOD, to reach out to the lost, and give honor to them whom are among GOD’s chosen people, which may have turned themselves to believe the Only Begotten Son of GOD: JESUS the CHRIST. 

Surely, GOD has a plan for everything that happened. Therefore whether it be good or bad, received or not, let us not turn our back. But let us continue pursuing the high calling of GOD. Not to be high- minded, but in lowliness of heart, may we keep on growing, glowing and continue going in the service of our Savior JESUS CHRIST. 

Romans 11:16-24 KJV 

 16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;

18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.

20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?

Herein then, Paul explained how the LORD GOD who have chosen Israel to be His people; that he compared them to be the “lump”, while JESUS the CHRIST as the “firstfruit”, even likened Israel  unto a tree, which “root”(CHRIST JESUS) is holy, and so, therefore, the branch also is holy. v.16

That there were branches which were broken off to give way for us the “wild olive” to be grafted in, to become a partaker of the fatness which is the root’s holiness. v.17

Through these then, Paul reminded us of these things: 

• the departing or blindness in the part of Israel ( compare to the lump and the branches) happened to give way for us, who are among the Gentile people (the wild olive) to be grafted into the vine( the LORD JESUS who stands for Israel), for us to be among the recipient of His Holiness. 

• the disposition  to believe in JESUS we made, as we take heed to the salvation offered to us, enabled us to become among the lump even the branches of the vine. 

• the degree of becoming one among GOD’s people should never become a badge for us to be high-minded nor become boastful and mock the brokenness even the blindness of the unbelieving Israel. For GOD will still avenge for them. 

• the decision to bring them back again, restore them and grafted them in again is GOD’s. If He enable to grafted us in, it is also in His power  the more to bring them back again. 

Henceforth,  Paul incessantly admonished us, even warned all of us who have been called, converted and chosen, to become GOD’s servants among His beloved children to be in lowliness of mind, meek and humbly doing what GOD entrusted us to do. Never think we are knowledgeable and more blessed than the others even more than GOD’s own chosen people.  Let us all be always reminded, were it not for grace, we could never make it to where (CHRIST’s hand), what (children of GOD) and who (chosen and called to serve)we are today.  It is only by GOD’s amazing grace that we were able to do the things we have done for the LORD’s service. 

Let the works of our hands, the contents of our thoughts and the meditations of our heart be always give GOD the highest praises. In JESUS’s Name we must always prayerfully plead. 

Amen!

Romans 11:25-31 KJV 

25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.

28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: 

31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

These last verses concluded what Apostle Paul is teaching everyone from his generation even unto our time. He wanted for us not to be ignorant about the mysteries GOD has been doing to His people; that the blindness in their heart  not to perceive the truth about the series of happenings, is the divine plan orchestrated by GOD’s incomprehensible mind. They were not able to see the events that happened within their very presence about what the prophets foretold: 

• the coming of the Messiah already happened; it is the virgin birth of JESUS.

• the crucifixion, the death, burial and resurrection of JESUS is for all of His people’s full salvation

• the conversion of the Gentiles in the faith of CHRIST is the extended grace of GOD to other nation; the very act of GOD after the Jews’ rejection to their LORD and Savior.

• the calling of the Gentile people, being grafted in the stead of the “broken branch” is not a total rejection or putting away of GOD’s chosen people, but just to make them jealous. For even if they are the enemy of the Gospel, they are still the beloved of GOD the Father. v.28

  Therefore, we must be careful not to brag nor be boastful of our salvation; considering always that we have no part in becoming among the beloved of GOD; for it is only by His grace, His mercy and His unconditional love that we come to faith and in the knowledge of Him. That it happened because a Jewish-Roman Pharisee who have been converted to Christianity; was called by the LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST Almighty, to reach out, to rescue and to regenerate a sinner: it is you and me. How amazing Mighty GOD we serve! 

What we need to do is to only accept and believe; and we leave everything in the LORD’s hand the rest! He don’t need our help, not even our good deeds is able to make our salvation perfectly complete.

For GOD’s knowledge, wisdom, mercies and even His compassionate love can never be search by even the wisest man’s mind. Nor anybody is able to give counsel to GOD about His loving favor. 

And who are we to complain nor question what He is doing? No one, no, never! 

We must know and understand: in this world we don’t own anything; if just the desires of our heart, the confession we made after we heard His words of salvation that His grace pour unto us from His throne; preached and taught by Apostle Paul, whom He called to serve.  That according to him  which he confirmed from this chapter, everything belongs to Him, He is in control of all things and His hand is in everything that happens, whether it be for worse or for the better.

Let all glory be given only unto Him!

Good morning!❤️🙏

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011326 Meditational Nuggets from the Book of Romans Chapter 10KJV For Mithcah Bible Baptist Church – Bahrain Morning Online Group Devotional Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship January 14, 2026 

“14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 

16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." 

Lesson: A Preacher Romans 10:1-7 KJV 

“1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 

2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 

3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 

4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 

5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 

6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 

7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)” 

It is Apostle Paul’s Heart’s Desire that his people might be saved. 

Why? 

Because he knows how the law of Moses hardened the heart of his people; just like him, who before has been zealous to put down and dissipate the Christianity; which he believe before is blasphemy; an abominable belief that trample the law of Moses; the only GOD given word for them to follow. 

He understood the solidarity of his people in cleaving unto the ways of old; hardened by time; sealed by the righteousness of the law. For he was enlightened in his heart after his conversion to faith in CHRIST, that no righteousness according to the law is able to ascend to heaven to bring down to earth CHRIST. Nor anyone in his righteousness according to the law is able to go down to the pit to raise up CHRIST from the dead.

 There is no one, but by CHRIST’s amazing grace. 

Hence,the faith of CHRIST which we follow and received saved us even all who believed. 

Thank GOD in CHRIST JESUS for His amazing grace! 

May our heart’s desire be as of Apostle Paul, that we too are praying for our people who are lost, to be saved. 

Romans 10:8-13 KJV 

“8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. “

From these verses, Apostle Paul herewith wrote about the way to salvation which they preach: the word of faith which is close to every hearer’s mouth and heart. v.8 

that it should be: 

1 Confess with our mouth: “the Lord Jesus,” v.9

 2. Commit to Believe in our heart- “believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead” v.9 

3. Choose to Accept and be not ashamed about it-

“11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be. 

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” 

4. Call upon the Name of the LORD JESUS in sincere prayer of faith and you will be saved. 

“13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” 

The LORD made our salvation so simple. 

All the impossibilities are all made possible by Him through His death burial and resurrection. So that no one will have excuses any more on how to get closer to GOD. 

The distance of heaven and earth have He made nearer through His redemptive grace. 

Let nothing or no one hinders you from having that seal of salvation. 

Decide within yourself as soon as you can:

*  confess with your mouth all your unbelief and your hidden sins, 

* commit to believe that JESUS alone is able to save, 

* choose to accept Him as your personal LORD and Savior, * call in the name of The LORD and leave to Him all your worries and woes. 

Be saved today and have a life of peace with GOD all your days even unto eternity.

 Romans 10 KJV 

14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 

16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." 

Studying about the life of the prophets, the Apostles of JESUS, as well as of Apostle Paul, the early preachers, pastors, evangelists and teachers of GOD's words; yes they were commissioned by the LORD, yes, they were called and sent to proclaim the Gospel, and yes, they we're ordained to reach out people, even those who are also called for GOD's especial purpose; but their lives hadn't been easy.

 They sufferred for the gospel, they endured heartache even physical pain, athrocities and hunger. 

Yet the bible said this verse: "15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

 For the sake of the lost, for the sake of the wandering and confuse; The LORD JESUS' love for the depraved is so great that He has to let Himself suffered as well as His beloveds, because He is not willing that any should perish.

 Let this be a reminder to each one who hears and to all who were sent: The Gospel of Peace is intended to be heard

• The Lord called preachers to proclaim the Gospel 

• The people are privileged to hear GOD's good tidings. 

• The preachers are supposed to be patiently, persistently, perseveringly pondering, preaching and promoting GOD's words and His love regardless of every circumstance; in season out of season, whether in poverty or in progress; whether in distress or diversities, whether it be listened or left unattended. 

GOD's glad tidings of good thing have to be sounded on. And for the people who listen, learn, love and live with it, GOD's grace abounds more and more. 

But to all who yet don't, The Lord is patiently enduring until you realize your need of salvation. 

Let it not be unattended. Let it be heard and everyone be saved. 

For the Lord JESUS CHRIST is about to come to take His own, before that great tribulation. 

Be among the saved and be among the blessed! 

Romans 10:18-21 KJV - 

“18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 

19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.

 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 

21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.”

 “Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sounds went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.”

 These were since even unto generations after generations and is even now in our generation. The sounding of the Gospel being preached went and saturated the whole world. 

Yet majority does not want to listen, nor fewer number of people have the desires to listen. 

Those who are hopeless and wanting to know the truth, them whom the privileged people called “foolish nation” are they who take heed to listen and eagerly responded to GOD’s call. 

They have become the stumbling block which cause jealousy to them who considered themselves as the wise and prudent in learnings The LORD reaches out to them who hatefully resist Christianity, and revealed Himself to them who persecuted the CHRIST’s ministry. 

And just like Apostle Paul, they were then converted and boldly herald the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST: The Sovereign GOD Almighty. 

GOD’s words are still sounding on. This preaching and teaching of the works of the LORD JESUS CHRIST are being scattered throughout all nation by a preacher, through a preacher and from the mouth of a preacher. 

The HOLY GHOST whispers GOD’s will; soft enough to touch many hearts, loud enough to sink in deeper in the deep seats of the heart, silently yet actively convicting the hearts of them who are burdened with so much cares and concerns. Personally asking everyone:

 “How about you today?”

 Are you still living as if you are on your own and do not need GOD’s saving grace? 

Are you too overwhelmed by the course, concern and cares of this world that you have no time to check your spiritual status, as well as no time to ask yourself about how and when your life is about to be taken by your Creator? 

Everyday’s course of life matters, but it didn’t end in the pursuit of the stability of our earthly life, rather what really matters most is where will you be spending your eternity.

 If you say in heaven, do you have the assurance on how to get there? 

Remember, when we came to this earth, we all have manuals to follow the instruction on how we must operate our own. it is the book of life of which the enemy tried to distort so that people will get confused. 

But the truth of the word of GOD could not be hidden nor it will be destroyed. For the Prudent, Preserving and Providing Hand of the Almighty GOD knows how to protect His words of assurance to mankind. 

What we need is to decide if we will hearken and take heed to instruction to each one of us. 

I did, we did, and we are sharing for all of you who haven’t yet. 

The LORD is still waiting for you to come; what you need to do: 

• Realize you have no control of your very own life when and how it will be finish.

 • Repent from your carelessness and sinful act of rebelling by disregarding and refusing to listen. 

• Reject your own way and understaffing of making it right with GOD. 

• Receive the engrafted Word of GOD which saves you from the punishment of sin and eventually will make you wise while you choose to be among the children of GOD; who are all secure within the perimeter of His protecting hand. 

• Rely your salvation and assurance Only upon the Word of JESUS CHRIST which is written in the authorized King James Bible. 

A preacher was called and is sent for you here to know GOD’s plan of salvation. 

Care to listen. Be among the saved today and be blessed forever! 

Good morning

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