Level Ground at the Cross
- Adam Ahlswede
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
Passage: Romans 3:19-26
Key Verse: Romans 3:23–24 NKJV
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."
Good morning, friends.
There’s a moment in every honest heart when we stop justifying ourselves and realize that we don’t stand a chance on our own. That’s what Paul brings to the surface here in Romans 3. The law of God was never meant to be a ladder to climb, but a mirror to see our need. And now, Paul says, every mouth is silenced, and all boasting is gone. The whole world is guilty before God.
But that’s not where the story ends. Just when the weight of our sin sinks in, grace steps in. Paul announces the Gospel with breathtaking clarity: righteousness is no longer something we work for; it’s something we receive. Not because we earned it, but because Jesus paid for it. God’s justice and mercy meet at the cross. His wrath wasn’t poured out on us, but on His Son. And now, by faith, we are declared righteous.
It’s not just a second chance; it’s a whole new standing. Without exception, there's no favoritism, whether Jew or Gentile, rich or poor, religious or rebellious, we all come the same way: through Jesus. The cross levels us all.
The cross of Christ silences our excuses and sings over us a new song of grace, one that’s received, not achieved.
Today’s Reflection:
Take a moment to sit with the truth that you are not made right with God by anything you’ve done, but solely by what Jesus has done for you. Let that humility and hope shape how you see yourself and others today.
Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for the righteousness that comes through faith in Jesus. I confess that I have fallen short, and I rest today in the gift of Your grace. Keep me near the cross, humble, grateful, and eager to share this mercy with others. Amen.
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