Romans 5:10–11
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. And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation
Peace, blessed peace, not the peace that the world tries to give by force, but God’s peace. This peace is available to us in the good, the bad and even the evil of this world. It is the gift of God to those who trust in Him. By faith in the finished work of the Cross we are reconciled to God and can rest in His peace. Carla
Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. NKJV
Peace here is not a subjective feeling of peace. Rather, this peace is the state of being at peace instead of at war. The hostility between God and the believer has ceased. The believer has been reconciled to God. To have access means “to approach,” as if by introduction into a king’s throne room. Believers have been granted admission to stand before God. Even though they were once rebels, they do not have to face His judgment. Instead they approach His throne in the realm of grace, or in the King’s favor. Rejoice means “to boast” and hope means “expectation.” Believers boast in the sure expectation of the glory of God. They are confident, for God Himself has placed the Holy Spirit in their hearts (verse 5). The NKJV Study Bible
Paul has argued extensively that salvation comes only through faith. He assumes that conclusion here, using it as the starting point to expound on the implications of being declared righteous by God. Paul uses this word for peace similarly to how it is used throughout the Old Testament to describe well-being, prosperity, safety from harm, and deliverance from enemies. This peace is more than just the absence of conflict; it is the result of having been declared righteous by faith (Ephesians 2:14–17; Colossians 1:20). It also could refer to the believer’s subjective experience of peace with God. This grace in which we stand Indicates not only a past event, but also a present reality made possible by the work of Christ on the cross. We boast refers to expressing trust in God to do what He promised. Paul uses a similar phrase to describe Abraham’s response of faith to God’s promise (Romans 4:20). Faithlife Study Bible
1 Corinthians 15:1
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,
Ephesians 2:18
For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
Romans 3:28
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
Ephesians 3:12
in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
We’ve missed the point if we don’t see that unplugging and refueling is a laboratory for forgiveness, which begins with self-forgiveness. An invitation to befriend our scattered and wounded self.
Yes. Grace, indeed, is WD40 for the soul.
And the permission to let go of the strange measurements we lug around for self-worth. Here’s the bottom line: When I lose sight of who I am (or where I am grounded), I forget to be here now. The gift of enough in the sacrament of the present. As long as I’m preoccupied with apprehension of where I need to arrive, I’m unable to pause, or care, or give, or weep, or mourn, or heal, or contribute, or laugh, or savor. Unable to stay informed. Unable to bear witness.
Tell me my friend; this week, where were you able to find replenishment?
Where were you able to find renewal?
Where were you able to feel the embrace-even if only a smidgen—of inner peace? Sabbath Moments
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