Romans 15 is a great chapter once you get a good understanding of it. It first starts out about unity. Unity is so important as Christians, and yet it is something we often neglect. When are united with Christians, we can sing a louder song, and be a brighter light for our Lord, so couldn't we then see a stronger movement of Christ? The chapter is also about joy and hope in Christ, which He brings us through the deep connection with Him, through the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13- "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
There is a point that when times get rough we tend to want to just burn mentally, or even spiritually....with our focus on what you are doing, and forgetting that the deep spiritual connection and unity with Christ is the first important thin in all we do, and yet we start to over look that. When things get to be bad and we need a reminder of what is truelly important this verse could pop out of now where to help you get back on track. This could happen to any issues that is currently the problem in your life. For this scripture it suppose to remind you that we don't need to worry about trying to rush to get things done that God wants us to do....we first nee to focus on our relationship and walk with Him. Pray about your issues and worries and you will have them drift away and have a renewed sense of joy again. Keep walking in His word, and His will shall be done, on His time, not yours.
Try this out: Write down anything that you are worried about on a piece of paper. It could be money, car, family, relationship, work, etc. Once you done so pray to the Lord about them, and then throw the paper away or burn it. There are no longer your problem, they are Gods. He has taken the worry away and will make sure that you are taken care of. As long as you have faith and walk with Him your won't have to worry any more.
That point I am trying to make with this scripture is that, it's so easy to get knocked down emotionally as a Christian, sepecially when we get caught up so easily in doing the work of God, without connecting with God. It is just too much...too difficult to do. Isn't it awesome though that we have Him to guide us through it all?
God Bless
