Blessing

These verses show up in Paul’s huge letter to the Romans after he’s spilled a whole lot of ink about how God loves us (which comes up 18 times in the book) and how God is at work in history to draw people back from how they’ve turned away to lesser loves.

So now Paul turns the corner in his letter from being blessed to being a blessing. Starting here in chapter 12 he begins to lay out different ways to pass on God’s blessing to others. In these verses he names three very practical steps we can take: giving financially, giving authentic welcome, and giving positive words.

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. - Romans 12:13-14

Talk with God about how you might seek to practice these three, even in quarantine. Then do it!