THE 24th OF OCTOBER
GOD’S LAW AND GRACE
Moreover the Law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. – Romans 5:20-21
God’s Law was given to increase and expand the awareness of an offense, by defining and revealing sin. Mankind has received multiple benefits through Jesus’ sacrifice, much more than what we lost through Adam’s sin. Every man is a sinner against God, condemned by the Law and needs God’s forgiveness. We need the amazing gift of God’s grace to be forgiven and have every single that we have committed, removed forever.
Sin brings death and eternal damnation. But the unmerited favor of God, that we have received through Jesus Christ, brings freedom from sin and the power of death, for all who live under His lordship. After we received Jesus in our hearts, we also received His righteousness and entered under the reign of grace, which leads us to eternal life, that we can only have in Jesus.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
We are full of gratitude to You, Father God, for sending Your Son Jesus, who has acquired for us more privileges than what Adam lost for us through sin. It is a huge blessing to be Yours! In You I have received all I need for a blessed life here and for all eternity. Thank You for Your righteousness and please assist me in living in obedience to Your Word and following You with all my heart. Glory and honor to Your Holy Name, now and forever. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen