“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”-– Rom. 5:1-2
Life is tough and all of us are tempted to murmur and complain. However if we are believers in Christ that should never be the case. Instead of focusing on what we don’t have and our burdens, we Christians should think about what we do have and our many blessings. The benefits of a believer are more numerous than can be counted. Here is a partial list that should serve to brighten the dreariest of days. In Christ we have:
- Enduring Peace,vs.1″we have peace with God”
- Extraordinary Access,vs 2 “we have access by faith unto this grace”
- Endless Grace, vs.2 “wherein we stand”
- Exuberant Joy, vs 2 “and rejoice”
- Eternal Hope, vs 2 “in the hope of the glory of God”
Dear friend, regardless of what trial you face today, you have reason to rejoice. Jesus brought us from ruin to redemption. He gives us reason to hope. I feel like the little boy I read about recently. He and his dad were planning a fishing trip the next day. As the father was putting his son to bed the boy hugged his father’s neck and said, “Daddy, thank you for tomorrow!” Cheer up saints—THE BEST IS YET TO COME! —David Stone 9/2/08
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
