Romans 5:1- So, since we have come to be considered righteous by God because of our trust, let us continue to have shalom with God through our Lord, Yeshua the Messiah. 2 Also through him and on the ground of our trust, we have gained access to this grace in which we stand; so let us boast about the hope of experiencing God’s glory. 3 But not only that, let us also boast in our troubles; because we know that trouble produces endurance, 4 endurance produces character, and character produces hope; 5 and this hope does not let us down, because God’s love for us has already been poured out in our hearts through the Ruach HaKodesh who has been given to us.
6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time, the Messiah died on behalf of ungodly people. 7 Now it is a rare event when someone gives up his life even for the sake of somebody righteous, although possibly for a truly good person one might have the courage to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in that the Messiah died on our behalf while we were still sinners. 9 Therefore, since we have now come to be considered righteous by means of his bloody sacrificial death, how much more will we be delivered through him from the anger of God’s judgment! 10 For if we were reconciled with God through his Son’s death when we were enemies, how much more will we be delivered by his life, now that we are reconciled! 11 And not only will we be delivered in the future, but we are boasting about God right now, because he has acted through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, through whom we have already received that reconciliation. (Complete Jewish Bible)
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Playing a musical instrument is just as much about having the right timing as it is playing the correct note. Many people are attracted to the percussion instruments—drums can be fun and loud. However, those same people may not understand the skill that is involved in counting and waiting for just the right moment to play your part. If the musician playing the triangle fails to play at the right moment, chances are you will never hear that bit of music.
Paul, when writingnto the church in Romr, points out this concept in his letter: God knew just the right time to redeem his people. Redemption didn’t come when people had their lives put together. Redemption didn’t come when folks knew all the correct biblical answers. God redeemed his people “at just the right time, when we were still powerless,” (v. 6). When God waited for just the right time to redeem the lost, others can see the glory of God! Just as the tiny triangle can be heard beautifully when played at the right moment, God’s glory can be witnessed when God moves at the right moment. Don’t get ahead of God; wait and count on him!
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Hymn for Today: "I Know Whom I Have Believed" by Daniel W. Whittle.
1. I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.
Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
2. I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
3. I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
4. I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
5. I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with Him,
Or meet Him in the air.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”Thought for Today: And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,[John 1:14 Or the Father’s only Son] full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)! (Complete Jewish Bible)).
Hymn for Today: "I Know Whom I Have Believed" by Daniel W. Whittle.
1. I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.
Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
2. I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
3. I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
4. I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
5. I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with Him,
Or meet Him in the air.Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”Thought for Today: And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,[John 1:14 Or the Father’s only Son] full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)! (Complete Jewish Bible)).
Please pray: For faculty and students as they prepare for full-time Christian ministry in Mozambique.
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