Scripture: Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, buy viagra since we have been justified through faith, case we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.

Thought for the Day: Paul was an intense human being. Well educated, a successful businessman, and a world traveler, he knew how to communicate and connect with people. His ability to converse with all types of folks from all walks of life made him the perfect candidate to spread his message of God’s universal reconciliation: peace with and for all of us.

The phrase that really strikes me in this passage is “we have gained access by faith into this grace…” Most of us probably tend to think that means that our faith is what gives us access to the Peace of God. Actually, faith is about God’s trustworthiness, not ours. God has faith in us.

God’s justification of us is literally a reference to God measuring us up. Justification is an Old Testament metaphor about God’s character and holiness as the only true standard of judgment. And when we are measured against God’s standard, we are found wanting. Still, because God’s faith in us is so astounding, God anoints Jesus, the Christ, to show us how absolutely glorious life can be, when one is completely at peace with self and God. Knowing God has faith in us just makes it easier for me to have faith in God.

Prayer: May I reach out to your faithful hand, God who rights me, and joyously be held and formed to your higher, holy standard. Amen.