Ministers Message
Daily Bread #679 - "New Construction"
(20) Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: (21) But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
Romans 15:20-21 - KJ
Textual Insight:
Instead of sending Paul to preach to the Jews, something the original apostles were already doing, Jesus sent him to be an apostle to the Gentiles. Paul appreciated and understood the significance of his assignment. He was sharing the word of God with those who had not already been taught. Rather than build on already established foundations, he was planting and investing in people and places that had previously been ignored or undervalued. We must be willing to do the same.
Sincerely,
Chris Threatt