“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).

Angela struggled under the load of sin for a long time. No one had to convince her that she had “sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Although she did not know that verse even existed, she knew the truth it taught. She had sinned and was absolutely sure that her sin offended God. So she tried her best to appease her conscience. She worked at her church’s bingo parties. She helped in her church’s food drive to replenish the food pantry for her community. Yet she wrestled with the nagging question, “Is this the way to please God, and how much is enough?” Finally the day came when she heard the truth of the gospel, and it changed her completely. She discovered what you may already know. She couldn’t please God! Her justification came through Christ and so did her peace.

For today: Do you know the Lord Jesus as your personal Savior? Only He can save you.