Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
This morning, I continued my study of Romans. Using my commentary - Exalting Jesus in Romans (eBook) - I started my review of chapter six The Blessings of Justification By Faith, which covers Romans 5:1-11. My focus today is Romans 5:1 which discusses how, through justification by faith, we have peace with God. All believers should want peace with God - peace implies many things, including how we are not "at war" with God in that we are not in rebellion or willingly disobeying His commands. We are not slandering Him, nor worshiping other gods. Instead, we are reconciled to God, and happy and joyous with His reign over our lives - there is nothing agitating us to not be in relationship with God. We seek and exist to glorify Him - and this suits us just fine. Peace implies contentedness and fulfillment.
My commentary indicates that with v1-11, Paul shifts from argumentation in the previous chapters to adoration. "The overall tone is celebratory, triumphant, and jubilant." We are to enjoy and rejoice in God! In terms of being at peace with God my commentary reminds me that with Christ, our sin kept us enemies of God. We are to be encouraged as well by a peace of mind regardless of our circumstances - as God is always with us. We cannot have this "peace of God" if we don't have "peace with God."
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who gives me peace and what a blessing this is! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such a blessing and the MANY blessings You pour out for me. My sin, of many flavors, continues - daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
