25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. (Romans 16)
Benedictions. Paul had a way with them. Calling out for God's blessing on those to whom he was writing, yet at the same time pointing his finger to the One from whom all blessings come. Like the celebrating athlete, Paul points us to Him: the Source of all strength, the Author of all truth, the Revealer of Reality as well as Himself. To Him belongs the praise and glory for Who He is and What He has done. As Paul did here at the end of his letter, may we be able to do at the end of this day, the end of our goals, and the end of our lives. To Him...
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