Scripture to Read: Romans 1:16
In the last two days, we’ve seen how important it is for us never to be ashamed of the gospel (the Good News about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all that He has done for us). As we continue to move forward through Romans 1:16, we read today that the gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” God says this about His gospel in 1 Corinthians 1:18, For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. So, the gospel is the power of God through Christ. To understand the gospel and how powerful the gospel is, we must understand all that Christ did for us on the cross. Christ paid the full price for our sin by taking on Himself the penalty of our sin to purchase us out of the slave market of sin (Romans 6:17–18). Christ also overcame the power of sin and defeated death so we could have life through Him (Romans 6:9–11). So, Christ took on Himself God the Father’s full wrath and punishment so that we would not have to, but instead, we could receive the fullness of God the Father’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness (Ephesians 2:4–5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 3:5) by surrendering to Christ as Lord. The gospel is “the power of God” being fully revealed through Christ. God has called us to proclaim His powerful gospel (Colossians 1:28–29) so all might surrender to Christ.
Challenge & Application
· How have you seen God’s wonderful power transforming you as you live according to His gospel each day?
· How are you proclaiming God’s gospel so that others might have the opportunity to surrender to Christ as Lord?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!