God's Glory Church

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8

Nicholas was driving late at night and suddenly saw a house engulfed in flames. He stopped, rushed into the burning building and brought the four children to safety. But then a teenage girl, hired to look after babies, saw that one child was missing. Without thinking, Nicholas plunged into the fiery hell again. On the second floor, he found a six-year-old girl, broke the window and, taking her in his arms, jumped down. It was at this time that rescuers arrived at the scene.

Nicholas demonstrated true heroism: he was ready to sacrifice his life for the sake of others. His act reflects the sacrificial love shown by the Lord Jesus – another voluntary “Savior” who freed us from sin and death at the cost of his life. “For Christ, when we were still infirm, in due time died for the wicked,” wrote the apostle Paul (Rom. 5:6). He emphasized that Jesus, perfect God and perfect Man, decided to pay a price for our sins that we could never pay on our own. “God proves His love for us by the fact that Christ died for us while we were still sinners” (v. 8).

We will thank Christ, our Savior, and entrust our lives to Him. He will give us the strength to show the same love to others in words and deeds.

How do you feel when you think of the price Christ paid for you? How can you put the needs of others before your own this week?

Lord Jesus, help me to trust in Your care and to value others more than myself.

Author: Sosheel Dixon