Romans 5:10 "For if, while 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!"
Paul says if we were saved from our sins through the death of Jesus, what amazing blessings will come our way from Jesus' life? Likewise, if Jesus died for us while we were literally enemies of God, what will he do for us now that we are reconciled to God?
This is all really quite amazing to think about and is in fact good news. This is better than that, it's great news. It's the gospel. While I was still far from God, even an "enemy" of God, Jesus took my place. Now I am called a friend of God, so the benefits coming my way will be even greater than salvation!! And truly, I now have the Holy Spirit, eternal life, and the joy and peace that comes with a relationship with God.
Dear Lord, thank you for your graciousness and love toward me. Amen.
