Daily Devotion

“There meet in Jesus Christ, infinite justice and infinite grace. As Christ is a divine person, he is infinitely holy and just, hating sin, and disposed to execute condign punishment for sin. ... And yet he is infinitely gracious and merciful. Though his justice be so strict with respect to all sin, and every breach of the law, yet he has grace sufficient for every sinner, and even the chief of sinners.”

Jonathan Edwards · The Excellency of Christ (sermon)

Scripture

Romans 3:25-26 God presented Jesus as a propitiation through his blood, to be passed over through faith. This did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed. This was to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be righteous and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Reflection

The cross reveals to me the holiness of God's justice—sin cannot be ignored and must be punished. It also reveals the depth and breadth of His love—His willingness to give up His only Son for sinners. Justice and love converge in Christ, revealing that God is both righteous and able to justify sinners. Today, I too find stillness before this cross, reflecting on my own unworthiness and yet, through the precious blood of Christ, I am forgiven and accepted.