“By
the righteous act of one, the free gift came upon all men” Romans 5:18
The famine increased and food grew scarce.
Eventually the hungry people could take no more and stormed the grocery store
and ransacked all the food. The store owner had installed a security camera and
all the thieves were quickly identified and brought for punishment. Then one
man stepped forward and said, “I know they have stolen and deserve punishment;
but I wish to pay for all the food. Plus I want to pay for all the food for any
other hungry person who comes here so that he doesn’t die of starvation.”
Some of the offenders rejoiced and
loved the generous man. Others said they had their pride and would find their
own way to pay. Payment had been made by one for all. All were included, but
not all accepted the payment. Jesus paid for all the sins of all mankind from
Adam onward. All are included; but some foolishly decide to try and pay their
own debt. That is not the failure of the Savior but proof of the sinfulness of mankind.
Dear
Father, Thank You for freedom from eternal punishment through the gift of Your
Son. Amen
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