Talks

Bob continues our descent down the mountain as he explores all that Romans chapter 13 had to share about our DEVOTION.
Over the last 12 chapters, the Apostle Paul helpfully shared with the church in Rome all about God’s goodness, sovereignty, mercy and forgiveness, and then he hits the church on the head all of a sudden with a “Therefore”!
Now comes the time when we have to do something about all the information that has gone before, and we are issued with a much needed “therefore”, what are you going to do about it?
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God”
There were three key points that Bob helped us to explore
That a changed mind results in a changed life – That we need to be in the middle of God’s will, stand against the pressures of the world, and live in the light of His mercy.
That we are servants in God’s family – Each of us have gifts that we should use freely to serve and honour others.
That we are called to be servants towards our enemies – Living radical lives of hospitality, humility and forgiveness, living lives that show the difference that Jesus makes, but not being a doormat!
All in all, Bob reminded us that relationship with God is key to all of this, and it is through our love and devotion to Him that we are able to be transformed.
Therefore we need to renew our minds, serve one another and overcome evil with good.