Romans 9:1-3

 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the
Holy Spirit— 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.  3For I
could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my
brothers, those of my own race,

Meditation
1. These two verses illustrated clearly Paul’s love for the people of Israel.  In
order for his people to have God’s salvation, he’s even willing to bear their
punishment.  How deep his love for them!  This is just like Christ- willing to
sacrifice Himself for others.
2. How do I care for those unbelieving people, especially my family, relatives,
and good friends?  In order for them to receive salvation, am I willing to
sacrifice my time, money, energy and comfortable life?
3. How do I care for my fellow people, whether they may be in my school,
game room, sports team, music program, or anywhere in the word?
4. Ask the Lord to place the burden of a specific group of people in my heart.
Use this passage to pray for their salvation.  Ask the Holy Spirit to teach me how to respond to
the burden in preaching the gospel among my fellow people.

Personal Note:
I do desire my family and close friends to receive Jesus Christ as personal Lord and saviour.  If I really care and love the people I care and hang out with, I would love them to receive salvation from Jesus Christ.  I have burdens for my close friends, for my basketball buddies, and for the young people I am hanging out with in Crossroad.