The free gift of God, eternal life.

Romans 6:23-7:1 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? Here’s another thing Paul made sure his readers knew. If you have not died with Christ, then you are still alive to the Law, and therefore receiving your wages from sin. However, if you were crucified with Christ, then you have died and the Law no longer has a right to speak over your life. As a result, having been raised to life with Christ, you have eternal life. Notice Paul had just said the free gift of God is eternal life. Here’s the encouragement for the day. If you have been justified through the death and resurrection of Christ, which you have if you believe in Him and trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of righteousness, then the Law no longer speaks its curse of death upon you. Instead, God speaks the life of Jesus Christ over you and you are covered in His righteousness and filled with His life. That means that today you have the privilege of living with Jesus! Jesus is God. God is love. Just as Jesus was in this world in His body, so are you in this world. Live to love with Jesus. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com