Daily Devotion for March 15, 2025

Devotion:

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Read Romans 5:1-8.

According to the Gospel of Mark, the first thing Jesus said in his public ministry included these words: “...believe the good news!” So, what is this good news (gospel)?  Paul writes about it here in chapter five of his letter to the Christians in Rome. Without having any merit on our part, Jesus Christ died for you and me and everybody else. Jesus’ death was not just for certain people; he died for everyone.  It doesn’t matter who you are or what you have done (or not done), he freely gave his life for you.  

When we are preparing to serve Communion, we offer our “Prayer of Confession” then the pastor says “Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were still sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.” That statement comes directly from this passage in Romans.

By what we say and do each day, may those around us know that we represent the One who offers them good news!  

Personal Worship Option:

Offer this prayer or one in your own words: God of good news, we celebrate the good news given to us by Jesus Christ, both in what he said and did. Help us live your good news each day, both by what we say and do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.