Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 10:4 (New Living Translation)

4 For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.

Thank you Jesus Christ. Jesus already accomplished the purpose of everything—be right with God. We call that “be right with God” righteousness.

Jesus already accomplished this. Now wait, if Jesus already accomplished this, am I right with God? I think so. But wait, what about this and that and this other thing and give me a minute to think of a bunch of things. Let me make a list (I’m good at making lists).

There must be a mistake in translation or something as this doesn’t make sense. How can I be right with God? Why, that is a miracle. Perhaps that is the answer. It is all a miracle. It is all something far beyond my ability. It is all something far beyond any explanation. It simply is.

I want to think about this a while. I want to find the explanation. I want answers!

Silly me. On good days, I simply accept this and live in the wonderful grace of it all. Then there are all the other days. Please God, help me in my unbelief.