Peaceful Romans 5:1-11
As believers we live in a new land called grace. Just like immigrants who have to learn a new culture and adapt to new customs, Christians must learn how to live in this land of grace. Paul says in this land of grace we can rejoice or live in joyful confidence in our problems and trials. My first reaction to reading this was, "Really? Really Paul, I’m supposed to live in joyful confidence in my problems and trials?" Maybe all of this seems not only difficult, but downright impossible.
What do you think? How has being a believer in Christ helped you with the problems and trials of life? How has God’s training program described in Romans 5:3-5 help you live in this new land of grace? I’d love to hear your thoughts in how this works in real life. Remember that in defining our relationship with God, the word this week is peaceful – we are no longer at war with God. No, as believers in Christ we are at peace with God. Oh what a relief that is!
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