Daily Devotion

“Even though God's justice is extremely strict against sin, He still has sufficient grace for all sinners. When people see the true meaning of the cross, they will discover that there is both God's justice and God's love, which meet perfectly in Christ.”

Jonathan Edwards · The Excellency of Christ

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.