Romans15-16  In all things, we need to remember, Christ is our example.  Paul has called us to have clear convictions in the things we do or don't do.. and to not judge anyone else's convictions.   He encourages us to pray that God, "who gives perseverance and encouragement grant [us] to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus." v5

Jesus came as a servant.. both to the Jews and to the Gentiles.. that we all might have hope. (v8-12)

We have hope "by the power of the Holy Spirit".  And, we are filled with "joy and peace in believing".. because of our God.  Through Him we can also be "full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another." ( v13-14)

Paul gives some details about his plans and greets those in the church at Rome.  It was his heart's desire to go there and meet them face to face.. and we know this did happen, but not quite in the way he expected.  What joy they must have had anyway, as he was able to spend time with some he considered "kinsmen" and some he called "beloved".  Paul's benediction is another one of those passages that would be good to memorize and meditate on.. a deep and wonderful prayer:

"Now to Him who is able to establish you

according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ,

according to the revelation of the mystery

which has been kept secret for long ages past,

but now is manifested and by the Scriptures of the prophets,

according to the commandment of the eternal God,

has been made known to all the nations

leading to obedience of faith;

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,

be glory forever, 

Amen." 

(16:25-27)