Daily Bread

1. God will have mercy on them all (25-32)

Paul explains a mystery to the Gentile believers in Rome, that would also give encouragement to the Jews. God had hardened Israel's heart until the full number of Gentiles come to salvation. Once God brings in the total number of Gentiles, He will soften the hearts of Israel and they will come back to him. At that time, all Israel will be saved. Paul quoted Isaiah, "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob." Christ Jesus will return and cleanse the Jews of their sins. When they rejected the Gospel, the Jews became like enemies to believers. But God loves them because of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God will have mercy and save His people. All were disobedient. But all are saved in the abundant mercy of Christ Jesus.

2. Oh, the depth of God's riches! (33-36)

When Paul thought of God's wonderful plan of saving all his creation, he could only praise God in this doxology. God's wisdom and knowledge are fantastic. We all belong to him. "For from him and through him to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen."