Daily Devotion, March 12, 2020

Devotion:

Read Ephesians 2:13-20.

Jesus made it possible for us to have peace with God, because He is the peace who reconciled us and broke the barriers. Those who could never come to God can now be in right relationship with Him. Jesus Christ did for us and for the Father by being the once and for all sacrifice to pay our debt of sin, satisfying the law. Thus, when we are in Christ, we are no longer separated in our relationship with God. In Christ, we have the power to build healthy relationships with God and others. So, we are a new person because of the cross which bridges the gap for access to God. We are even called His citizens and children--people of God, for God--built from the foundation of what Christ has done. This is the Truth and was told by the apostles and the prophets who came before them. We are His new holy temples. Christ is our Cornerstone, so we are also His dwelling for the Holy Spirit.

Because of His Love that we receive, we should pay it forward. We have the responsibility to act on Christ’s example; we need to help break down barriers and go where Jesus directs us to go. It might be unlikely places and circumstances that we are called to, just as Jesus did in His life.

Personal Worship Option:

How can we bridge gaps and help break down barriers in our lives and culture. Do we try to understand others and their lives? Let’s learn from how Jesus associated with the unlikely.