Devotion:
Read Romans 5:1-11.
Most of us love it when someone knows our name, and this becomes more special when the person is someone in an important position. In our graduation ceremony from college, as is customary, the president of the university handed our leatherbound diplomas to us as we walked across the stage. Embossed in gold letters on the diploma cover was my name…first name, middle initial, and last name. The president smiled warmly, shook my hand, congratulated me, and called me by my middle name. No notes, no prompting, just like that! I never forgot that he knew me and that he knew the middle name by which I am always called.
We understandably think of God in a multitude of ways, and many of those reflect our awe of God and our humility of the Almighty. In this passage, we are reminded that through our faith in Christ, we have been saved through grace. Our understanding of God as judge is valid, but we no longer need to fear or dread God’s punishment. We now live in a personal relationship with God, and God’s love is poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. God knows your name!
Personal Worship Option:
Give thanks today that, through the love of God expressed in the life and death of God’s Son, we have been saved. Smile and celebrate that God knows you and desires to have a personal relationship with you. Open your heart to drawing closer to God in a real and personal way.
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