You
see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the
ungodly (6).
As I read this verse, and
the whole chapter for that matter, I found myself inserting my name in for the
generic humanity that was named throughout. So I read verse 6 as if it read:
You
see, at just the right time, when I was
still powerless, Christ died for me.
I was powerless to do
anything about my sin-filled condition. I was powerless to do anything about my
life, which stood opposed to God and deserved nothing more than God’s judgment
and wrath. I was an enemy of God and powerless to do anything to affect change!
I was in trouble!!!
And yet at just the right time, Christ died for
me!
At just the right time a
friend share the Gospel with me and I, by faith, became a follower of Jesus.
Jesus’ death paid for my sin. Jesus’ death provided the righteousness I needed
to stand in God’s presence as redeemed. Jesus’ death opened the door for the
Holy Spirit to fill me and be God in me.
This verse is a snapshot of
my life… and your life, if you are living in Christ as a follower of
Jesus.
Praise God with me… re-read
the chapter with your name inserted. The good news is REALLY
GOOD!
Thank you,
Lord God, for all you have done for me. I pledge my life, my energy, my time, my
money, my _______ (fill in the
blank) to You who saved me.
Amen
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