Devotion:
Read Romans 5:1-11.
The scripture for today should make us celebrate the grace and love of God. God gives us evidence of the truth of his love for each one of us, even though we do not deserve it. The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross shows God’s love for us for all times even when we are sinful. God’s timing is always right; he steps in just at the right times that we need it.
God intervenes when we are powerless. When it seems hopeless, God is there. When all human avenues for salvation are fruitless, God provides the way of salvation for all who believe in his Son.
Hope is a vital part of life. Hope drives and motivates us. It gives us the power to endure in hard times and enjoy in good times. Without hope we die. It says, “We boast in the hope of the glory of God.” This hope is rooted in both who God is and what God has done for us. God showed his love for us despite us. While we were still sinners, God sent Jesus to be our salvation.
Sometimes do you feel undeserving of God’s love? Do you feel you are beyond hope? Our hope is not in us. Real hope rests in God’s promises and in his amazing love for sinners like you and me.
Personal Worship Option:
Thank you, God, that in your great mercy you have given us a new birth into a living hope. Help us to wait patiently and confidently in you. Amen.
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