Romans 12:9-16
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[a] and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[b] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Paul knows that for this community of Jesus-followers to survive in this broken world, and to help others onto the lifeboat of God’s grace, they must learn how to set their own interests aside - to give of themselves for one another, even their enemies.
1. In the Church, we are racing to the bottom.
2. In the Church, we are overflowing with hope.
3. In the Church, we are one.
What about Grace Church? Are we ready to be a refuge in the storm? Because let’s face it: there is a storm coming. There are survivors drowning in the waters of our broken world today.
We are going to continue to listen to the voice of the Spirit - to jump in where he’s moving - and dedicate ourselves to healing the brokenness of our world in Jesus’ name. There is a storm coming in our nation. But we will be a refuge in that storm. We are in the lifeboat of God’s grace. And I know which direction we are rowing.
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