Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
Peace with God, grace in which we stand, these words are soothing to my soul this morning. What did I do to deserve His peace and grace? Absolutely nothing but be His creation. This is His gift, and I am eternally grateful.
Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Glorying in suffering is a harder pill to swallow. No one enjoys suffering. But I do know first hand that suffering opens my heart to God in a way that can’t happen when life is smooth sailing. That definitely gives me hope.
Romans 5:5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Lord, Thank You. Truly. Amen.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Have a blessed day.