-September 22, 2022-
Good morning happy Thursday,
“Therefore receive one another, just as also Christ has received us, to the glory of God.”
(Romans 15:7).
Whenever two things are compared to each other, as in our text today, we must understand the first thing in order to make sense of the second. It is always profitable to ask ourselves questions for better clarification and understanding. We are told to receive one another as Christ has received us to the glory of God. With that answer in mind, we will then know how to receive one another.
To receive one another as Christ has received us is so important in our Christian lives. Christ received us by faith, in love, and sincerity. Anyone who comes to Christ finds His arms and heart wide open. He never turns anyone away. The way we treat each other is based on His treatment of us. An example of this is found in Ephesians 4:32, “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Jesus taught us that however we treat each other is how we treat Him.
Our Savior told His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35). He showed us grace and mercy, love and forgiveness, patience and understanding. This is how we should receive one another to the glory of God. Jesus is our example and the standard by which we live and treat others. When we help our brothers and sisters in Christ, we are doing it unto the Lord Himself. Let us receive one another into our hearts and homes.
Have a blessed day receiving the saints as He received us. Stay safe and healthy.
In His love,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 