Romans 16:25–27 (NRSV)
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Verse 25Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages Verse 26but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith- Verse 27to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Devotion
The great composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, put the letters S.D.G. at the bottom of his remarkable compositions. They are shorthand in Latin for Soli Deo Gloria or “to God alone be the glory.” In our reading for today we see that the Apostle Paul ends his letter to the Romans in a similar way. Both men were geniuses but thought it important to point away from themselves and direct all attention to the light of glory that illumines our Advent walk: the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, by your Spirit redirect our attention from ourselves to your gracious presence among us. Amen.