Is This a Blessing or a Burden?
Romans 15:25-29
At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. 28 When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you. 29 I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Today’s Truth
We can make our own plans, even noble and good ones, but God is constantly directing our steps for His greater purpose. One never knows what He has in store! The Lord calls us to be faithful to Him.
Discussion Questions
- Can you think of a time when you truly believed you were going one direction, but the Lord had you go down a completely different path? What was He teaching you?
- Can you think of a time when what you experienced didn't seem like a blessing? When did you realize that it was, in fact, a blessing?
- What verses have taught you lessons about suffering?
