On Holy Ground
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 18
The High Cost of God’s Grace
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 5:17–21
KEY VERSES: 1 Peter 1:18–19
Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
Think of the things in life that are most important to you. Because you are a believer, your thoughts may immediately go to your relationship with Jesus Christ. This is very important. Think of what life would be if you did not know the love of God. Certainly it would be hopeless and dark.
Your thoughts probably turn next to family and friends or some provision God has given. All of these are very important to who you are. Most of us have heard that man has three basic needs: to be loved, to belong, and to know that he is worthy—that his life counts for something.
Rarely do we think of what Jesus gave up to accomplish the Father’s will. More often the mind sees Him cast in heaven’s glory and power. However, Jesus gave up everything to come to earth. He yielded His position at the right hand of the Father, a place of extreme power and intense love.
He abandoned His personhood and the need to belong to heaven’s glory. He also laid down His possessions and rights. He cast aside everything that was His so that He could come to you. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus was still God’s beloved and all-powerful Son. His quest for obedience to the Father’s plan superseded His own needs. He became poor so that we might become eternally rich. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus, thank You for abandoning the glory of heaven to come to this sinful earth. You gave up glory, power, and Your position at the Father’s side—all for me. How I praise You!
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 18
The High Cost of God’s Grace
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 5:17–21
KEY VERSES: 1 Peter 1:18–19
Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
Think of the things in life that are most important to you. Because you are a believer, your thoughts may immediately go to your relationship with Jesus Christ. This is very important. Think of what life would be if you did not know the love of God. Certainly it would be hopeless and dark.
Your thoughts probably turn next to family and friends or some provision God has given. All of these are very important to who you are. Most of us have heard that man has three basic needs: to be loved, to belong, and to know that he is worthy—that his life counts for something.
Rarely do we think of what Jesus gave up to accomplish the Father’s will. More often the mind sees Him cast in heaven’s glory and power. However, Jesus gave up everything to come to earth. He yielded His position at the right hand of the Father, a place of extreme power and intense love.
He abandoned His personhood and the need to belong to heaven’s glory. He also laid down His possessions and rights. He cast aside everything that was His so that He could come to you. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus was still God’s beloved and all-powerful Son. His quest for obedience to the Father’s plan superseded His own needs. He became poor so that we might become eternally rich. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus, thank You for abandoning the glory of heaven to come to this sinful earth. You gave up glory, power, and Your position at the Father’s side—all for me. How I praise You!
On Holy Ground
© 1999 by Charles Stanley
APRIL 18
The High Cost of God’s Grace
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 5:17–21
KEY VERSES: 1 Peter 1:18–19
Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
Think of the things in life that are most important to you. Because you are a believer, your thoughts may immediately go to your relationship with Jesus Christ. This is very important. Think of what life would be if you did not know the love of God. Certainly it would be hopeless and dark.
Your thoughts probably turn next to family and friends or some provision God has given. All of these are very important to who you are. Most of us have heard that man has three basic needs: to be loved, to belong, and to know that he is worthy—that his life counts for something.
Rarely do we think of what Jesus gave up to accomplish the Father’s will. More often the mind sees Him cast in heaven’s glory and power. However, Jesus gave up everything to come to earth. He yielded His position at the right hand of the Father, a place of extreme power and intense love.
He abandoned His personhood and the need to belong to heaven’s glory. He also laid down His possessions and rights. He cast aside everything that was His so that He could come to you. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus was still God’s beloved and all-powerful Son. His quest for obedience to the Father’s plan superseded His own needs. He became poor so that we might become eternally rich. This is the high cost of grace.
Jesus, thank You for abandoning the glory of heaven to come to this sinful earth. You gave up glory, power, and Your position at the Father’s side—all for me. How I praise You!
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