Romans 5:15 (NIV)
15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the
many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace
and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow
to the many!
Judgment and condemnation entered through the sin of the one
man, Adam, and with it were the effects of death and separation from God.
Likewise, the gift of God through Jesus Christ brought
justification and grace to many. Paul explains that the gift of righteousness
is Christ’s gift to humanity through His death and resurrection. Sin reigned in
death and now grace reigns through righteousness to bring eternal life through
Jesus Christ.
(v.21) Imagine the scene when Jesus died on the cross. At
that moment the veil, the shroud of death over humanity, was lifted, and we now
have access through our faith in Jesus into a “right” relationship with God.
I often speak with people who have broken relationships with
family members or friends. Though we are not always able to restore our broken
relationships, we are called to forgive. Jesus Christ offered us the ultimate
gift of grace, offering us forgiveness for our sins and reconciliation with the
Father. As we live our lives free of the shroud of death in our sins and broken
relationships, let us always remember that our Lord stands at the door
knocking; He has provided us access to restoration in our daily lives.
He offers us a new life of freedom in Him. In The Message,
Peterson puts it this way: Just as one person did it wrong and got us in
trouble with sin and death, another person did it right and got us out of it.
But more than just getting us out of trouble, He got us into life! (Romans
5:15)
Thought for today:
Am I willing to surrender what is broken?
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