Sunday, August 1

Salvation Is for All People

Romans 10:5-17 NRSV

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17

Prayer: God of life, bless our speech that others may hear of your salvation through our testimony. Bless us to be your instruments bringing others into a new life in you. Amen.

Saturday, July 31

Regret for Not Hearing Christ’s Word

Romans 10:18-21 NRSV

Then Isaiah is so bold to say, “I have been found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me.” Romans 10:20

With the distractions and demands of life do we sometimes forget the joy of discovering Christ in unexpected places and times?

Friday, July 30

For the Salvation of the Gentiles

Romans 10:1-4 NRSV

For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Romans 10:4

Without Christ, our story would have a different ending.

Thursday, July 29

Gentiles Believe by Faith

Galatians 3:6-14 NRSV

For this reason, those who believe are blessed with Abraham who believed. Galatians 3:9

The promise made to Abraham was so inclusive that we in the present are blessed abundantly by following his example of faith.

Wednesday, July 28

Call on the Name of the Lord

Joel 2:28-32 NRSV

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the Lord has said, and among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls. Joel 2:32

Do you remember where you were when you first discovered the power in calling on the name of the Lord?