Paul is deeply concerned about the people to whom he is writing. There is a strong desire in his heart to visit them personally in Rome. By giving them or serving them with some kind of spiritual gift, he seeks to strengthen them. It is now apparent that Paul realizes that the encouragement would be reciprocal. By encouraging each other's faith, they would both benefit. Being inspired by the trust others place in God encourages us and challenges us as well.
This is, perhaps more than anything, a glimpse into the heart of a man who might have experienced periods of loneliness and discouragement from the difficulties he endured for Christ's sake. Paul was clearly aware of the joy of genuine Christian fellowship in a lost world hostile to God and displaying hatred for God's people. He shows a genuine desire to visit these faithful believers in his letter.
During these dark times, sincere Christian fellowship and encouragement are more important than ever. The spiritual gifts and graces given to each believer should be used to encourage and exhort one another. The apostle Paul taught that our spiritual gifts are to be used to edify, exhort, teach, comfort, build up, and encourage the Church of Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, You have given each one of us gifts and graces that should be used appropriately as members of Your body. I pray You will help us live in accordance with Your Word and use our gifts and graces to encourage our fellow believers. Seeing the day of His return draw nearer, may we all grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. 
In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.