“Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a noble and lovable and generous benefactor someone might even dare to die. But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us.” Romans 5:7-8 AMP
In a world where everything around us is based on performance: at work, we are paid for the hours we spend in the office , worldly people say I treat you the way you treat me , at the mall you get what you pay for and the list goes on. It is very easy to be mistaken that God is like that.
However God is not like that. He doesn't give us what we deserve. Jesus took the place we deserved. He did no sin(He walked righteously on the earth - 1 Peter 2:22) , in Him was no sin (He was born of a virgin, His life was from God - 1 John 3:5) , He knew no sin (He had no association with sin whatsoever - 2 Corinthians 5:21).
They found Him not guilty, yet they crucified Him. Because you & I were guilty. Jesus was made sin without deserving it so that you would be made righteous without deserving it. Not only that , He was cursed on that cross without deserving it so that you will live blessed without deserving it on this earth. I know this sounds too good to be true but that's the very reason our message is called "the gospel".
Grace is the expression of God's unconditional love for us. Love that's not dependent on our actions. The opening scripture explains it so clearly ; when we were yet sinners , He loved us and died for us!! These thoughts stir my faith. God loved me when I was very bad. This means His love for me is completely independent of my actions. Is this true? Emphatically yes! Look at that scripture again. This is the SCANDAL OF GRACE.
This applies in every area of your life , not just at salvation. Because of His love for you , doors you didn't deserve will open for you , places you could have never been by your own strength , you will go, relationships that are too good for you will come your way. God's grace will surprise you daily. Romans 5:2 says "...in this grace , we firmly stand". We live in favor daily glory to God!!
Prayer
Lord Jesus I thank you for your grace that is abundantly poured to me daily. I know I will not struggle in this life because you won the victory for me. Thank you for the knowledge of grace that gives me rest and peace as I trust in your love. I am reigning and victorious in every situation because of your favor. Thank you Father in Jesus name! Amen😀😀
“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)”
Romans 5:17 KJV
