Devotion 4/1, I’m in awe of You!
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace with his blood, shed on the cross.
Colossians 1:19-20
Jesus Christ came to this world and laid down His life on the cross at Calvary for our sins. When His precious blood flowed down that cross, reconciliation was made between God and all those who would place their faith in that blood for the forgiveness of their sins. Only Jesus Christ could do this for only He is God’s Son and one with Him! His blood was pure and therefore could make atonement for our sin before our Holy God.
Aren’t you glad that God loves us so very much that He sent Jesus to come to this earth and die so we could live eternally? He certainly did not have to do so, He could have just let us die in our sins and go to hell for eternity. But out of His mercy, grace, and love Jesus came to make peace between us and God the Father!
Have you thanked Him today? Do you live your life in service to Him who loves you like no other? He is so worthy of our devotion to Him each and every day!
Looking at our Lord’s identity we find ourselves amazed, delighted, bewildered, and blessed by his glorious and humble character. The main thing, however, is that he made peace between a perfect heaven and a flawed humanity. He made this peace at a horrific cost, bearing our guilt and shame as he shed his blood on the torture tree of Calvary. Jesus did this to honor God’s will and because of his love for you and me.
Father, I am sorry that Jesus had to offer such a great sacrifice to atone for my sin. I am thankful that your love led you to pay the high price of my redemption. I praise you for bridging the distance my sin created between you and me. I know that my salvation is your gift of grace given to me in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. May you be pleased with me today and all of my tomorrows and see my life as an offering of praise for your costly grace that saved me. In Jesus’ name, I thank you. Amen.
Lord, I am in such awe of Your grace, mercies and love!
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