But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
Reflection:
The message of the cross is simple: Christ died for us. The death of Jesus Christ is an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the entire world. Through the cross, God has justified the world to himself so that now no barrier remains between us and God. Everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ can be saved! More than this, the salvation Jesus offers is an act of pure grace. None of us can take any credit or claim any merit. Jesus gave his life while all of us were lost in sin.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for entering this dark world to save us. Thank you for surrendering your life to redeem sinners such as we all are. Remind us that your salvation is an act of grace, offered to all who acknowledge their sin and turn to you. Teach us to rest in the grace you offer and entrust our future into your loving and gracious care.
Life Application:
It is a beautiful thing to rest solely in the grace of Christ. It is a comfort to the soul to recognize that we are saved by grace, sinners that we all are. Yet after being saved, some believers secretly hold on to a notion that they have in some way merited their salvation. They forget how lost they were and abandon the humility that brought them to Christ. We can never forget! Each day, we should humble ourselves before God and thank Christ for the salvation he has offered. Pride gets in our way. God will never allow us to take credit for our salvation nor for any blessing he brings. But humility honors God and keeps us receptive to the daily blessings God offers everyone in his household.
