Day 24: Romans 9:30-33

 Read Romans 9:30-33

As you read consider - 

1. What stood out for you in this reading?
2. What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do?
3. How does the actions of God affect you and live with others?
4. What questions does the reading bring up for you?

Pastor Richard's reflection

In verses 30-32 God says through St Paul

What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;  but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. 

In this reading we are encouraged to see that:

• being religious and spiritual is about receiving the gift of righteousness from God through the actions of Jesus 
• no work we do will make us righteous 

Some stuff to contemplate:

• How does Romans 9:30-33 affect how you see God, yourself, and how you see and will interact with others?
• What does Romans 9:30-33 call you to talk to God (pray) about?  (Thanksgiving, more insight, help, forgiveness...)
• What do you think is worthwhile sharing with someone from what God has told you in Romans 9:30-33?