Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” vss. 1-2
Romans 5:1-5
Those who identify with Paul’s words to the Romans know and experience peace with God on a daily basis. And more than that, they have hope of one day knowing God in a new and glorious way. These two things, peace in the present and hope for the future, are the core of the gospel. Now some might wonder how it’s possible in this fractious world to even have such great gifts, and fortunately Paul gives an answer, and tells us that it’s all related to faith and grace. Those who trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, which is the essence of faith, know that God’s love is unconditional, and is ours by grace. That means there are no “should” hanging over our heads! We can rest in peace; our account has been paid in full! And because we know that Jesus lives today, that death did not hold him, we trust that the same will be true for us. In Christ we have peace today and hope for tomorrow!
And if suffering comes our way? No problem! Because as Paul adds, “Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us.” Oh, what blessings those who are in Christ have received! We really don’t need anything more!
Thought for the Day: What does my daily peace feel like?
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