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Devotional - 03rd May 2021

 'For if, when we were enemies, we reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his llfe'
(Romans 5:10).

Sin has caused separation from God and death to the human race, as a result of Adam's disobedience. If we continue to hold on to sin, and refused to let go of it, then we will die eternally, because sin has no part with God. Sin caused us to be enemies of God, but we have an anchor through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. For all who believed in Christ, have been made right with God and saved from the condemnation of God. Through the precious blood of Christ, we have been reconciled to God and through our constant trust and faith in Him, shall be saved by his life. Our righteousness is as filthy rags, it is only through the Christ's righteousness that we can become righteous. Salvation is a free gift from God to all who will accept by grace, through faith in Christ. We are forgiven and declared righteous, even though we do not deserve it. Accepting Christ as our personal Saviour, makes it possible to have a right relationship with God. It is only through Christ that our relationship with the Father can be restored. Before Christ came to die for sinful man, we were considered enemies of God. However, since the death of Christ, all who trust in Him as the incarnate Son of God, are now considered beloved children of God. We are no longer separated or condemned by God, but shall be saved by the sinless and resurrected life of Christ. Let us be grateful for such a wonderful privilege we have in Jesus, that with confidence we can come to him freely with our concerns and difficulties. We should also be grateful for the precious blood of Jesus shed on the cross at Calvary, that freed us from the wrath of God, which was poured out on him instead of us. Let us recognised that, it was nothing we did to earn salvation, and that while we were yet sinners and enemies of God, dead in our trespasses and sin, that Christ our Saviour, died for us. He did so, to make us right with the Father again. Let us thank God for the assurance we now have in Christ that through His death and resurrection we can inherit eternal life.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹
EC

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