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Day 5 Romans 5 Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. 16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. 17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. We don’t often think about how the struggles we face help us. We only see the problem we’re facing and wonder how to solve it. Paul showed how our struggles make us strong. Our struggles give us hope for a better tomorrow. Where did our struggles begin? Paul showed our struggles began with Adam when he sinned, and cursed man to a life of struggle and hardship. Yet Paul also showed how one man, Jesus Christ, changed everything for us. Through Jesus’ death on the cross, we have the assurance of salvation. We have hope for the first time. Our struggles are no longer our burden. Jesus took all our sins on Himself on the cross and gave us life in exchange for His sacrifice. Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Jesus’ sacrifice was complete with the empty tomb, and our salvation was complete with His resurrection. No longer does sin reign over us. When you accept Jesus as Savior and Lord, your sins are forgiven, and you have the assurance of eternal life with Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus takes all your struggles, hardships, all the problems you face daily, and gives you hope. He gives you strength to face the day. With hope comes peace of mind because you do not face your problems alone. Jesus takes them and makes them His own. Hope chases away fear. You have nothing to be afraid of when Jesus lifts your burdens and makes them His. Have you accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord? Do you walk in the assurance of eternal life, free from the burden of sin? Remember, Jesus died for your sins before you were born. All you need to do is accept His sacrifice for your salvation. Let’s pray: Father, thank you for taking my burdens and cleansing me from my sin through the death and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus. Help me give my struggles and problems to You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 2 March 2019 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay