DAD'S DAILY BREAD

6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Rom 5:6–10.

So much love demonstrated here! 3 different ways Paul demonstrates the love and the grace of God. First Christ dies for the ungodly. People that have no hope and no chance of ever being good enough to deserve forgiveness. But are rather repulsive in the eyes of God. But God shows His love! Second He did this for us when we were without strength. Still living for ourselves and and powerless to change on our own. But God shows His love! Third He gave us His grace at the right time. While we were His enemy He gave us mercy and sent His own son to take our punishment! God shows His love! This brings me so much peace to know that God has my back. Nothing else in my life should matter! The King of Kings rescued me and there is nothing that can take that away! These verses are also very convicting because they drive me to want to be better!

After all that Christ has done He deserves my allegiance! I feel heavy today because I feel like I let him down so often. Why do I keep failing and why do I keep reverting back to my own sinful actions? Why do I feel like I deserve respect or do I need to be treated a certain way? Why am I relying on how other people view me to give me satisfaction and worth? The fight against sin is real. It never goes away and it just sits there waiting for an opportunity to pounce… Please Help me Lord! Help me to be better! Thank You for Your Word and Your direction in all situations! May I remember Your Truth as I live everyday!

APPLICATION:

Stay in the Word. As much as needed to filter out the lies from the enemy! Don’t get caught up in arguments that are meaningless! Stay humble! I literally don’t deserve anything but death and punishment! Remember that this is a fight to the death! I’m either on God’s side fighting for His glory or I’m on the world side driving my life into the ground… It’s a second by second decision and every choice matters! So stay vigilant and focused on the truth! My King lives and He lives in me! That gives me the faith I need to fight today! Today I choose Jesus! Thank you Jesus for saving me when I couldn’t save myself! Help me to be better because you deserve it!

IN HIS NAME