June 3: Christ died for the ungodly

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.    (Romans 5:6-10 — New King James Version)

We are all sinners, condemned, helpless in God's sight, and powerless to save ourselves. Thankfully, the Lord Jesus did not die for good people, but for sinners like us. The Father proved His love for us by sending His precious and beloved Son to die in our place. Now that we are forgiven and have been brought close to God, we can have total confidence that Jesus Christ will continue His work in us. We will be saved from the coming wrath, and have the power, through Jesus’ name, to fight against Satan and every other enemy that might come against us.

When the Lord Jesus died on the cross, His work of paying the price for our sins and bringing us close to God was complete. And yet, He promised to be with us always, to never leave or forsake us, and through the Holy Spirit, Jesus does live in and empower us — He completes the work He has began. So be bold as you live the life of faith. The Lord Jesus your Savior, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords has promised to bring you through victorious and triumphant!

We need to build our lives on these great truths. The doubt, fear, and worry that handicap other people cannot be allowed to do the same to us.