Daily Bible Reading and Prayer, KJV, May 10-Nov 9, 2018, Acts to Hebrews

July 21, Romans 16

Romans 16:1-27 KJV
[1] I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
[2] That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
Succourer means, reliver, aider, or something like that.
[3] Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
[4] Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
[5] Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
[6] Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
[7] Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
[8] Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
[9] Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
[10] Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household .
[11] Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
[12] Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
[13] Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
[14] Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
[15] Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
[16] Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
It's good to note that when Paul thanks and salutes theses people, women are included too, and he makes no distinction between them, like put the women on a lower level or something like that. God says men and women are equal and Paul shows it.
[17] Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Staten loves to cause divisions.
[18] For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
[19] For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
[20] And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
[21] Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
[22] I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
Wait a second, I thought Paul wrote this? Or did Tertius write this but Paul tell him what to write?
[23] Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
[24] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
[25] Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
Isn't it amazing how we know the secrets of the world!
[26] But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
[27] To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
To God be all the glory! And praise! He is the only wise Being, and He knows everything and what is best for us!

Dear Lord, You are amazing, wonderful, and most of all wise! I will praise You even though I am going through some difficulties! You are wiser than all and I know that what Satan means for evil, You turn to good! You are preparing us though every difficulty and trial for Your wondrous purpose and Your glory!! Thank You. Thank you for bringing us through these trails safely and being with us always. When I cannot trust those around me I know I can still trust You and when those around me make life hard, I know You will bring me through the dark and into the light! Thank you so much for the friends you have blessed me with, please continue to bless them and everyone else in my prayer journal. If any of them are going through a hard time too, remind them You are with them and use them for Your Glory! A broken spirit and a contrite and broken heart, those Lord, You will not despise! Please  heal the broken hearted, in Jesus's name, Amen.