Grace Reigns

Rom. 5:12-21

How miraculous is the new life that Jesus brings! Before Jesus' advent, there was sin and death, and a fearful bondage to both. What could man do? Nothing in himself. But with Jesus came life. He, unlike Adam, did not bring sin and death to all who followed him. Instead Jesus brought with Him the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness. When we receive Jesus, His grace and righteousness become ours, not ours to sully up with our sinfulness, but ours in that they are our covering. He provided the only way that the Father is able to look upon us. Because of all this we reign in life, eternal life, through Jesus Christ. 

It was one man's disobedience that made all men sinners, and likewise, it was one man's [the God-man Jesus] obedience that has made, is making, and will make many men righteous. This righteousness is offered to all, but tragically, not all want it. Some would choose to be enslaved to sin and allow death to be there only outcome. But where sin abounded [in this world and it does], grace abounded all the more not just in the past but in the present and in the continuing future. As sin reigns in death, grace also reigns through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Father,

My heart is so grateful for this divine provision, for grace, righteousness, and eternal life. Lord, You have blessed. You have atoned for my sin and cancelled my sentence of death replacing it with Your life. Strengthen me to live for You each day. Change the attitude and thoughts of my heart and mind so that You will be foremost. Help me to consult You in all that I do.

In Jesus name,

Amen