Verse of the Day
A verse from an earlier day, with its reflection and prayer.
The gift of God
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Today's insight
Wages are earned through labor, and the bitter payout of sin is "death." Yet God does not deal with you on the basis of what you have earned; instead, He offers a completely unearned "gift." That gift is nothing less than "eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord," replacing spiritual ruin with everlasting hope.
Reflect
Are you still trying to earn your standing before God through your own efforts, or have you simply received His free gift with an open heart?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for offering me what I could never earn on my own. Forgive me for the times I rely on my own strength instead of resting in Your mercy. Help me to walk faithfully today in the "eternal life" You freely give through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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