SERIALISED PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CONNECT YOU WITH THE CHRIST SPIRIT.

THEME:  THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSS

 DAY 18 OF 21 SERIES (TUESDAY 18^TH JUNE  2024)

TOPIC: SPIRITUAL RENEWAL THROUGH CHRIST’S SACRIFICE

 AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

 SCRIPTURE:

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 Reflection:

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL THROUGH CHRIST’S SACRIFICE

Reflect on the spiritual demonstration of God’s love through the death of Christ for sinners. His love is not based on our worthiness but on His grace and mercy towards us. – Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

REFLECTION:

Romans 5:8 says, “But God shows his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This means that God’s love is so great that even when we were doing wrong, Jesus gave His life for us.

This verse tells us a few important things:

1.     God’s Love is Unconditional: God loves us no matter what. He doesn’t wait for us to be perfect. Even when we make mistakes, His love remains.

2.     Christ’s Sacrifice: Jesus died for us so we could be forgiven for our sins. He took our place and suffered the punishment we deserved.

3.     Invitation to Change: Because of what Jesus did, we can change our lives. We can ask for forgiveness and try to be better people.

4.     Living a New Life: After accepting Christ’s sacrifice, we should try to live in a way that shows we understand and appreciate His love. This means being kind, humble, and doing what’s right.

By remembering and accepting Christ’s sacrifice, we can start fresh, live better, and share God’s love with others.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, thank You for the spiritual demonstration of Your love through Christ’s sacrifice. Help us to receive Your love with open hearts and to share it with others. Amen.

MEDITATION: Meditate on the spiritual depth of God’s love, which sent His Son as a sacrifice for our sins. Receive His love afresh today, knowing that it is freely given to all who believe.

ADDITIONAL VERSE

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” – 1 John 4:10