DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY - August 27, 2023 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

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August 27: Day 239 | 365 BIBLE VERSES – Daily Devotional Today [Our Daily Bread] | MamClaireTV

(Romans 15:30)
"I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me."

In Romans 15:14-33, the Apostle Paul talks about how it's important for all of us to work together happily, tell others about God's good news, and find joy in serving Jesus. Let's look at this part of the Bible to learn what it can teach us.

1. Having a Heart to Help (Romans 15:14-16):
Paul starts by saying nice things about the Christians in Rome. He tells them they're good at helping each other and teaching. He also says he's like a helper for Jesus to people who don't know about Him. This tells us that, like them, we should help, teach, and tell others about Jesus.

2. The Good News Brings Us Together (Romans 15:17-22):
Paul is proud of telling people who haven't heard about Jesus yet. He thinks the good news of Jesus can bring everyone together, no matter where they come from. This means the good news isn't just for some people, but for everyone, no matter where they're from.

3. Praying and Working Together (Romans 15:23-29):
Paul wants to visit the Christians in Rome, but he has other work to do first. He talks about how important it is for people to pray for each other and work together. We're reminded that we're all part of a big group of believers, and we should help and pray for each other.

4. The Happiness of Sharing the Good News (Romans 15:30-33):
At the end, Paul asks for prayers and says he wants to be happy with the people in Rome. He knows that sharing the good news of Jesus is a happy thing, and he wants to enjoy being with other believers.

Conclusion:
Romans 15:14-33 teaches us that we should work together, be happy about sharing God's