Romans 3:20-23 - Therefore no one will be declared righteous in
his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become
conscious of sin. But now a
righteousness from God, apart from law,
has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This
righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Paul
was wise beyond his years. The wisdom
that God imparted to him after his conversion is amazing to read. I had memorized
Romans 3:23 when I was young….but I never really noticed these few verses just
before. No one is going to be one bit
closer to God by following his law…. BUT by following the law we become
conscious of the many sins in our lives.
We are descendants of Adam and Eve…we sin…we cover up our sins for years
until one day we are knocked off a horse or worse…..and God starts to reveal to
us the many things we are doing wrong.
As
we read the bible…especially the parts that explain God’s law…we are convicted
of our wrongdoings….and we come to an understanding of faith. We are like Paul…in
that we never got to walk the dusty roads with Jesus…eat with him…sit at his
feet and listen to his great teaching.
So we must walk in faith…we must read his story….and believe! We believe like the Psalmist David….who
wrote, “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed:
deliver me in thy righteousness. (Psalms 31:1)”
Oh Lord…forgive me for my
many sins…each day you reveal to me new ones as I read your word. Thank you for restoring me and making a way for
me to understand …thank you for allowing me to tap into your righteousness by
believing in your love for me! Thank you
for the forgiveness and mercy that allow me to start new each day. Give me a new hunger to keep reading and
studying…and keep my heart prepared to react to the sin you identify each day…so
I can throw off the old habits that deceive me and put on new clothes of wisdom
and trust in you! Amen.
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