By Paul Chappell
"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for
us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up
for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall
lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is
he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again,
who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for
us."
Romans 8:31-34
Years ago, a well-known evangelist was pulled over for
speeding in a small southern town and taken to traffic court. The preacher
pleaded guilty because he had been speeding. Recognizing him, the judge said,
"You are guilty and the fine must be paid—but I am going to pay it for
you." The preacher said that not only did the judge pay the fine, but
after court the judge took him out for a steak dinner. The preacher said,
"That is how God treats repentant sinners!"
All of us are sinners. But when we trusted Christ as our
Saviour, God in mercy and grace replaced our debt with the perfect
righteousness of Jesus Christ. Nothing will ever be laid to our charge. We were
guilty, but Jesus paid the price of our sins on the cross, and through faith we
have received justification through His blood. No sin will ever be held against
us.
But there is even more. Not only has God freely given us
salvation and removed the penalty and guilt of sin, but He also promises to
freely give us all of the things that we need to live for Him. Do not let
anything in your past keep you from experiencing His great love and provision.
Today's Rooted Principle:
God has fully and freely forgiven your sins; do not live
with the guilt of the past when God has blotted it out.
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