Sunday, March 11, 2007

Romans 5:1-11 (NIV)

Just because God's word says it better than I can... 

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.  Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation."

 It's hard to explain the love of God to someone who doesn't want to understand it.  The only thing we can do, is live our life in accordance to His will and plan, live it lovingly, and hope that maybe they can see His love through us.

2 comments:

  1. Like the old hymn says "Far beyond our human comprehension... is the boundless Love of God."

    Hope you're doing okay Tami... don't let the suffering aspect get you down.

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  2. Tami, I have tears in my eyes as I read this! It is amazing to see the tranformation in your life. Isn't God amazing? I truly think God used the Asherman's in your life to bring you back to Him. God in His infinite wisdom and mercy is gracious and faithful. I believe God will bless you beyond what you can comprehend!!! Love ya girl!

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