“As
it is written: ‘the just shall live by faith’.” Romans 1:17
How big of a spark does it take to
light an inferno? This verse was the spark God planted into the soul of Martin
Luther and lit a fire of spiritual rebirth not seen since the days of the early
church. “How can we be right with God,” he asked. Daily he strove to be right
through confession, self-denial, prayer, fasting, and more good works. He was
worn out and no closer to God than when he had begun. Then he realized the
importance of this verse.
We are not justified by works, for
all our works are tainted by our own selfish motives and sin. We are justified
by the work of Christ on the cross where He died to forgive us our sins. It is
faith in His finished work that gives us hope and peace and assurance of
heaven. Then we can live joyfully -- not only for eternity but for today as
well. Then we will learn to trust Him for our everyday life as well as eternal
life. We will live by faith.
Dear
Father, Thank You for doing the work through Jesus Christ so that I might be
saved and live with hope each day. Amen.
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