Romans 3: 21--26
A weekday morning devotional series written by Aaron Marcarelli and hosted by Chad McBeam
“But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.”
Romans 3:21-26 NASB1995
Today we analyze verse 26
“for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.”
What is the demonstration of? It is Christ’s shed blood on the cross, a literal and metaphorical “second Passover”.
We serve and follow such an awesome God. I am always so amazed at the perfection of the story of the Bible. God orchestrated this incredible true story that comes full circle in perfect fruition.
God loves us, He does not want us to face death. In the first Passover He tells the people of Israel to put the blood of the lamb on the doors and the firstborn of that household would be spared. The “second Passover” is even more of a covering. It is the most just of actions. The ultimate sacrifice. Jesus lays down His life for all sins for all eternity. Thereby, justifying us all, and all our sin for eternity, “for all who have faith in Jesus.”
God wants us to be saved. However, He has given free will. Therefore we must choose, either that life is temporary and we eat and drink and do whatever we want. This stuff in the Bible is a nice story but it’s not really true. Or we accept that we are sinners in need of a savior, and, His actions on the cross through His shed blood have washed away all our sin for all time! We can’t make the former mindset believe. All we can do is share what God has done in our lives and pray that the Holy Spirit works in the hearts and minds of their lives.
Lord thank you for your perfect plan of saving grace. Thank you for passing over our sins; yesterday, today and forever. Thank you that your mercies are new every morning. Help us to be better followers of you by sharing your great story of perfect mercy in our lives. Help us to worship you, serve you, and seek you with perfect abandon through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Have a fantastic weekend! Blessings and Press In and Press On!