Joan Brock
Galatians 2: 21
April 3, 2014
I refuse to reject the grace of God. But if a person is put right with God through the Law, it means that Christ died for nothing.
On February 23, 2011 at 1:00pm, New Zealand suffered what was referred to as its darkest day following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. It was considered the country’s biggest quake since 1931. One of the most harrowing images reported was that of a baby found in his mother’s lifeless arms when her body was uncovered from mounds of concrete. She had shielded her child from falling debris by holding him close to her body. One would only hope that as the baby grows up, he will be told how his mother made the ultimate sacrifice so that he might live and he will carry her memory in his heart every day.
As you go through your day today, keep this image in your heart. Picture this young mother with her lifeless body hovered over her child. Then see Christ hovered over you, protecting you and assuring you that by His death, you too might have life and have it eternally. We did nothing to earn or deserve that gift of grace. It was a sacrifice He made because of His love for us. Now, what are you going to do with your life? Are you going to honor Christ every day and live to bring glory to Him for His sacrifice or are you going to go about your day and never give Him a thought?
Lord, You gave your life for us, not because of our good deeds but because of your unconditional love. May we live our lives as a reflection of Your grace with thanksgiving, affection and appreciation. Amen.
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