a FREE gift...

Romans 5:15-17
But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. 
And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. 

Good Morning Father,

Today is day 3 of the 21 days of prayer and fasting. The next 3 days the focus is on..."I Repent". The simple act of repentance and belief in the ONE that was to come and bear the sins of the world. One act, released the greatest gift ever for mankind. This gracious free gift is way too BIG for the human heart. The thought of being made right with God, many struggle to digest this truth. That's why we sit in the state of repentance, grieving the sins in our lives and yet you said we are right with God even though we are guilty of many sins. Now this free gift does not make allowances for continued sin, this kind of gift should rendered an awe inspiring reverence. Who would not want to give their lives in return for this incredible gift of love that was freely lavished on us. Love died for me, can I live for it!

Many hold back their love for fear of rejection, fear of giving oneself to another only to be betrayed, cheated on, lied too. Many struggle with giving of themselves completely to another, if I give all of me, there will be none of me left. Love has been redefined by the hurts of its victims. AND YET, THIS INCREDIBLE LOVE FREELY OFFERED TO THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MEN, ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF GOOD! ITS A GOOD LOVE IF WE COULD ONLY ACCEPT IT!

I could reflect all day on this gift of life freely presented to me. Thank you Father, thank you for loving me, for showing me what pure love looks like.