DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY - August 19, 2023 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

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August 19: Day 231 | 365 BIBLE VERSES – Daily Devotional Today [Our Daily Bread] | MamClaireTV

(Romans 9:20)
"Imagine a clay pot talking back to the person who made it. It would sound silly, right? In the same way, we shouldn't question God about why He made us the way we are."

In Romans 9:1-29, Paul talks about a really important idea about how God has a special plan for saving people. He feels sad that some Israelites didn't believe in Jesus, even though they were chosen by God. Paul says that God's promises don't only come true for certain families, but for those who have faith.

At the beginning, Paul is really sad that some Israelites don't believe in Jesus. He cares about their salvation a lot. He explains that not all Israelites are really God's chosen people, but those who trust in God's promise. This is because faith is really important in God's plan for saving people.

Paul talks about how God chooses people, and sometimes it might not seem fair. He uses the example of two brothers, Jacob and Esau, to show that God's choices are about His plans, not about how good we are. He also says that God lets some people's hearts become hard so that He can show His power and kindness to others.

Paul ends by saying that God's plan isn't just for Jewish people, but for everyone, including non-Jewish people. He reminds us of a prophet named Hosea, who said that God will call those who weren't His people, "My people." This shows that God's love and salvation are for everyone.

In short, Romans 9:1-29 talks about how God has a special plan to save people. It's not only for one group, but for those who trust Him. We might not always understand everything, but we can trust God's plan because it's full of love and grace.

Remember, we should trust that God knows what's best for us, even if we don't always get