I Can't Wait to Get There

Scripture: Romans 1:8–15 Runtime: ~4 min

Paul desperately wanted to visit Rome — one of the most powerful, cosmopolitan, morally complicated cities in the ancient world. But his reason wasn't tourism. It wasn't networking. He wanted to share the gospel, see people come to faith, and encourage the believers already there. What would it look like to bring that posture to your next trip?

In this episode:

• What ancient Rome looked like: immigration, inequality, political intrigue, moral chaos — and a small community of Jesus followers trying to live differently in the middle of it
• Paul's prayer life as a model: constantly thankful, constantly interceding, always asking for gospel opportunities
• The Greek verb behind "eager to preach the gospel" — euangelizō — which covers both evangelism and discipleship, finding and following
• A convicting question: do you approach your travels — business trips, vacations, summer road trips — with any thought of what God might want to do through you there?

Reflection: Do you pray for gospel opportunities the way Paul did? Ask God to increase your eagerness — and to show you one place this summer where he might want to use you.

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