November 23, 2011 — by Anne Cetas
Our Daily Bread
Read: Romans 5:1-11
Eye has not seen . . . the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. —1 Corinthians 2:9
Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 20-21; James 5
Ezekiel 20-21; James 5
My cable company sent a postcard inviting me to check out
its latest improvements in TV channels. The card indicated that I needed
to contact the company to get the necessary new digital equipment and
explained how to hook it up and activate it. After that, the ad said I
was just to “sit back and enjoy the World of More.”
The card made me think of the “World of More” that Christians are
privileged to live in. When God transports people from the darkness of
sin “into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9), a whole new life opens up.
Romans 5 tells us some of the more that we have in Christ:
We have been “reconciled to God through the death of His Son” (v.10) and
therefore have “peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (v.1). We
have access to God and His grace (v.2). Rejoicing in trouble is now
possible because we understand that it’s an opportunity to grow in our
character through trusting Him (vv.3-4). Additionally, the Holy Spirit,
who has been given to live in us, pours the love of God into our hearts
(v.5). And sin no longer has the same hold on us (6:18).
As Christians, we have unlimited access to a real “World of More.”
Wouldn’t it be selfish not to invite others to join us in that special
world?
The world seeks fulfillment in
The pleasures they adore;
But those who follow Jesus Christ
Are given so much more. —Sper
The pleasures they adore;
But those who follow Jesus Christ
Are given so much more. —Sper
Belonging to God brings boundless blessings.

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