February 13th, 2025
The Message of Reconciliation
Romans 5:6-11
For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. For rarely will someone die for a just person, though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. How much more then, since we have now been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from wrath. For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.
For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. For rarely will someone die for a just person, though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. How much more then, since we have now been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from wrath. For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.
The heart of the gospel is reconciliation - God making peace with us through Christ. We were once enemies of God, but now we're called His friends. This radical change wasn't because of our merit, but because of God's love. How does this truth impact your view of yourself? Of others? Today, meditate on God's love for you. Let it sink deep into your heart. Then, consider how you can extend this reconciling love to others, especially those who might be considered "enemies" in our world.
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