Romans 5:6-8 says, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Love in Our Powerlessness We were powerless in our sins, unable to save ourselves. It’s like being trapped in quicksand, the more we struggle, the deeper we sink. But Christ, seeing our helpless state, reached out to us.
Imagine a firefighter rushing into a burning building to save someone. They risk their life for someone they don’t even know. That’s a glimpse of what Christ did for us.
Uncommon Sacrifice It’s rare for someone to give up their life for a righteous person. Yet, Christ did not die for the righteous but for the ungodly, for us.
Consider a soldier jumping on a grenade to save his comrades. He doesn’t ask if they are worthy. He sacrifices himself for them regardless.
The Demonstration of God’s Love God’s love isn’t just in words, but in action. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. His death on the cross is the ultimate demonstration of His love.
It’s like a parent who loves their child unconditionally, even when the child makes mistakes. The parent doesn’t stop loving the child but shows their love through their actions.
Romans 5:6-8 is a rich deep passage that reminds us of the depth of God’s love for us. It’s a love that saw our helplessness, made an uncommon sacrifice, and demonstrated itself in the most profound way possible. As we go about our day, let’s remember this love and strive to show it to others.
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