Contemplative Bible Reading

Ephesians 2:4-5 (New Living Translation)

4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)

The writer is addressing a group of Christians. The writer states a simple fact that is complex beyond understanding:

We are dead; we are alive.

We are dead in our sins; we are alive in God’s Son. We are dead AND alive—at the same time.

I don’t understand how that works. I believe that it works. I cannot explain myself. Thank you God that I am not required to explain myself. I only need to accept God’s words.