Daily Word

For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles., and let all the peoples extol him.” And again Isaiah says, “ The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” Romans 15:8-13. The Circumcised refers to the Jews here. In fulfilling God’s saving promise to the Jews, the Lord’s truthfulness and faithfulness to His Word are demonstrated. Paul cites several OT verses which emphasize the inclusion of the Gentiles into the people of God along with the Jews. If the first reference is from 2 Samuel 22:50, citations are provided from the historical books, the law, the writings, and the prophets. The one people of God, both the Jews and the Gentiles, will praise God forever for His great mercy extended to them in Christ Jesus, showing that the worship of God is His ultimate aim in salvation history. Does your act of worship towards God go beyond Sunday morning worship?