Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:8-9 (NLT).
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation.
Sometimes I find it hard to comprehend Christ’s love for us in being a willing sacrifice for our sin. The very Word of God came in human form to show us His love and to die as we do in order to offer us eternal life. We may hear of someone sacrificing themselves for a good cause, but Jesus came “to die for us while we were still sinners.”
Christian authors Tim Augustyn and Colin Smith share this explanation: “God said “I’ll be the giver”, the Son said “I’ll be the gift” and the Spirit said “I’ll bring the gift to all people.”” This connection is essential to our understanding. God made a sacrifice for us and it was Himself.
In Hebrews 9:28 we read “so also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” This is where we often miss out! Are we eagerly waiting for Him? May we anticipate His coming during this season of Advent and every day afterward until He returns.
Heavenly Father, we are amazed at what You are willing to do for us, even in our fallen state. Forgive us and send us to share this awesome love with all your children everywhere. Amen.
