Daily D – Romans 5:1-2

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Romans 5:1, 2 
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. (CSB)

By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. (MSG)

Two sentences packed with powerful words of truth and life are a little overwhelming for a Monday morning. The richness runneth over. These truths are more than our cups can contain. Even so, let’s luxuriate here for a moment. 

What Jesus did for us in his perfect life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension provides us with a clean slate before God, peace with God, access to God into a life restored and restoried by his grace, and the confidence that every day on earth is shaped by glory, and every moment beyond this life is filled only and always with glory. 

Chew on that.

God did for us through Jesus more than we would have chosen to do for ourselves. The riches of his kindness and mercy overflow even our greatest expectations. That’ll cure Monday morning malaise. 

Justification, peace, grace, hope, and glory are available to us in greater measure than we imagine. Stand tall. Shout your praise. Turn Moaning Monday into an Applauding Alternative. 

I will praise God for all he has done for me.

Our Father, you have done for us what we cannot do for ourselves. You have made it possible for us to be set right with you. You remove our fear of you and replace it with your peace. You give us grace for everything we face. You assure us with hope which leads us into confidence for whatever you ask. Your glory surrounds us and shines through us as we express your purpose for us. How could we not sing your praise? Thank you for these truths. Amen. 

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