“that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today we read Romans 1

The things going on in our world are CRAZY! Things in our personal life can be crazy too. But truth be known “There is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) Crazy has always has been… This is why God puts us in relationship with each other.

“God sets the lonely in families…”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭68‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Sin brought death, darkness, and destruction to our world. It also caused separation, not only from God, but from each other. We all feel its effects. Broken families and broken friendships, are the norm of our society, but God is the restoring God. When we feel we have been left alone, He opens up opportunity for us to live connected to our brothers and sisters in Jesus.

This is what Paul is referring to when he says he is “mutually encouraged” by the Christians in Rome. He has much to offer to them as a spiritual leader, but they have much to offer to him as well. He is thankful for them. He is praying for them. He longs to spend time with them.

Who do you have in your corner encouraging you? Our world may be going crazy around us, but we have each other, our family that God has given to us!