Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Justified is a court/law term meaning that the gavel came down and the judge/God found the defendant NOT GUILTY! Because our faith has led us to believe in the Resurrected Christ, we are free from sin’s death sentence. We are justified, made righteous.
“Peace be with you,” is the phrase Jesus spoke to the disciples after the resurrection. Through Christ a relationship is established with God our Father. A relationship of peace, unity and unanimity, one mind, one heart. Paul continues this pattern in his letters by writing, ‘Grace and peace’ in the salutations. Peace is the objective, it’s important.
It is traditionally the offender who returns to the offended, extends an apology and seeks peace, but with God, He comes to us, extending His sacrifice, His Only Son, to offer mercy, grace, love and forgiveness so that we live.
Peace is not a whimsical distant wish. It is a valid way of life for all who chose to walk as one with The One True God.
Happy Thursday,
Gretchen