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Daily Devotional

"The Gift of Grace: Our Redemption in Christ"

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:23-25 (KJV)

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;"

Beloved in Christ,

The Apostle Paul lays out a profound truth that is foundational to the Christian faith: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." This statement is an equalizer, reminding us that no one is exempt from the stain of sin. We all fall short, not just of societal standards or personal expectations, but of the glory of God Himself.

Yet, the message doesn't end in despair. Paul immediately follows this grim reality with a declaration of hope: "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Justification is not something we earn or deserve; it is a free gift of God's grace. It is through the redemption—literally, the "buying back"—that is found in Christ Jesus that we are made right with God.

Christ is set forth as a "propitiation," a term that signifies the appeasement or satisfaction of God's righteous wrath against sin. It is through faith in His blood, shed on the cross, that we receive this propitiation. God's righteousness is thus declared, not in condemning us, but in providing a way for the "remission of sins that are past."

This passage calls us to reflect on the gravity of our sin but also to rejoice in the greatness of God's grace. We are sinners, yes, but we are sinners saved by grace. And this grace is not a license to sin but an empowerment to live a life that glorifies God.

So, as you navigate the challenges and choices of today, remember that you do so as one who has been justified freely by God's grace. Live in the light of that grace, and let it transform every aspect of your life.

Thank you,

The Grow with Him Team