Romans 15 gives a dynamic picture to remind us that the Spirit is not just a helper somewhere out there, but a powerful advocate, support, and strength for us and all that life sends at us.

Intercession is not the most common word for us all to use, but means the idea of going between or on behalf of.  One image of the Spirit in scripture is that the Spirit prays on our behalf, intercedes to God on our behalf.

This Sunday we will look at how the “love of stranger” is not only a biblical principle but essential to our call to share the gospel. Oftentimes we can view the work of outreach as the job of people with the gift of evangelism. But evangelism isn’t necessarily a gift, it’s a calling for every Christian.