Brothers and Sisters 😊
📖 In Romans chapter 5 today we see one of Paul’s classic…
“Not Only That, But Much More” chapters, loaded with beautiful and priceless gifts and promises all because of Jesus costly and finished work on our behalf – all those who put their trust in Christ have been…
“Granted eternal peace with the Father” (vs 1),
“Given access to the Throne of Grace” (vs 2),
“Infused with rejoicing & hope through trials” (vs 3),
“Rescued from shame & filled with God’s love (vs 5a),
“Sealed forever & empowered by the Holy Spirit” (vs 5b),
“Justified by Jesus blood” (vs 9a), and
“Saved from the judgement & wrath of God” (vs 9b).
Q. If Jesus is responsible for giving us these phenomenal gifts in our lives, isn’t He worth loving, prioritizing, and pursuing above all other things (career, status, position, money, possessions, fame, man’s approval, worldly reputation, making a name for ourselves, etc)?
Q. In what ways do you live out this love and pursuit of Jesus (over all other things) on a daily basis in your life?
Q. What areas do you struggle in?
🙏 Heavenly Father thank you so much for your abundance of “Not Only That, But Much More” blessings of reconciliation and righteousness through Christ.
🙏 Lord Jesus we praise you today for being our “Wonderful merciful Savior, precious Redeemer and friend”, and for laying down your life to give us these many undeserved and immeasurable gifts. And we thank you Jesus for the greatest gift of all – Yourself!…
✝️ “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person – though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die. But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!”
Romans 5:6–8
Grace and Gratitude 