Devotionals for December 21, 2022
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READ
Romans 3:21-26 (NLT)
“21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, 26 for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he makes sinners right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.”
“21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, 26 for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he makes sinners right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.”
REFLECT
Rejoice! The word of God proclaims that we are saved from our sins by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! Yesterday, we read the scripture from Romans 3:9-20 (NLT). We believe that God has given us the means to see how we have sinned through His laws. Today’s scripture, Romans 3:21-26 (NLT), assures us that we can be forgiven for our sins. Our loving Father has provided a way to conquer sin.
APPLY
Q: How does God make us right?
Q: What action today can you do to proclaim your faith?
Q: Proclaim that Jesus is the savior to one person today.
Q: What action today can you do to proclaim your faith?
Q: Proclaim that Jesus is the savior to one person today.
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
For with you God, anything is possible, even my forgiveness is possible. Father, I cry out to you to show mercy to your broken child. My heart reaches out to you my savior, Jesus, hear my prayer. Forgive me for the sins I have committed and send your Holy Spirit to guide me. Amen"
For with you God, anything is possible, even my forgiveness is possible. Father, I cry out to you to show mercy to your broken child. My heart reaches out to you my savior, Jesus, hear my prayer. Forgive me for the sins I have committed and send your Holy Spirit to guide me. Amen"