“Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification” (Romans 4:25).

Three men were discussing spiritual things at the table during a break from work. One of the workers at the plant died suddenly and frankly, it left many of the co-workers shaken. Harold looked at the other two men and said, “Well if there is a Heaven, I want to know how to get there. Phil, who was older than the rest said, “I’ve got more at stake. I don’t have as much time left as you guys. I am going to be the best I can be so that if there is a Heaven I’ll be good enough to get there.” What an open door Larry had that morning of explaining from the Bible, God’s Word, not only about the reality of Heaven, but also about the one and only way to get there. He concluded by sharing “Remember guys, it is not by our good works. The Lord Jesus was delivered because of our sin. The Father raised Him for our justification.” With that it was time to return to work. But what great opportunities awaited him as he further shared with his co-workers. How about you? Are you hoping to be good enough or do you know the Lord Jesus as your Savior? Remember that the Lord Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).

For today: I am going to praise the Lord throughout the day for being the One who delivered for my offences and raised for my justification. How about you?