Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
I have really been thinking about this verse lately. It seems to be on my mind more and more. I keep thinking about how much God loves me and how he demonstrates His love for me!! It’s amazing!! Especially the fact He allowed his son to die for me! For Me. For ME!! I just don’t understand why God loved me enough to allow his son to die for me. It is overwhelming to think about. I was messed up, no good, going nowhere(even though I thought knew everything) kid and Jesus died on a cross for me. Why?? I didn’t really care what God thought. I remember telling God to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine. I hated God, but even though he knew that about me, He allowed his son to die for me? His grace is too much for me. I thank God for his grace, but I am very humbled. I am in utter awe at times. My words will never do justice.
Roman 5:10 For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
This is the other part that just gets me. Before God showed his love and Christ died for me, I was an enemy of God. Before my relationship with Jesus, I was his enemy. I don’t know what I thought, but it is hard for me to imagine not being on God’s team and fighting against Him, instead of with Him The truth is I only cared about me, not God. I served myself and what I wanted. I never want to have God as my enemy. Yet, while I was an enemy of God, He still loved me! Isn’t that just the coolest ever. My God is everything to me. He is the reason I live. He didn’t have to save me. He didn’t have to make a way for me. He was justified in judging me as his enemy, but he didn’t. The wrath of God could have come down on me. Praise God for his love & patience!!! He gave me mercy and grace through his son Jesus Christ.
My enemy is now Satan and my flesh. Who is yours? Are you an enemy of God?
Romans 5:8 says while we “were” sinners. “Were” means in the past tense. Jesus died while we “were” sinners, so we could eventually be sinners no more. I cannot wait for that day to come!!
Justin
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Justin,
Welcome to blog world – good start, bro! Good word!
Fred
The honesty of Paul saying we “were” sinners once again reminds me that God is sanctifying us. In our lives it’s our job to let Him.
Maybe the “were” is wishful thinking. Maybe “were” reflects our progress towards not sinning. Maybe we just need to be reminded that being “were” sinners is a goal of highest importance.
Hey Justin, welcome to the blog world. Looking forward to what you have to say!