1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Today's Scripture

Here Paul addresses the issue of circumcision, which was a hot topic among Jewish Christians. Some believed that new converts (nonJews) should become circumcised before they be admitted to the faith. Paul focuses on keeping God's commands, not outward appearances or status.

Whatever position we find ourselves in--married, single, working, at home, with children, without children, with grown children--we should seek to serve the Lord with the gifts he has given us for the time we have now. So often we long for something different or "better," but God has equipped us for what we need to do his work and his will. I pray that he will guide me to serve him in whatever circumstances I find myself in, and give me humility and gratitude as well.

- posted by Suzi @ 7:02 AM