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Day 22: Romans 1/Psalm 41
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Wednesday March 17, 2004
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For since the
creation of the world God’s invisible qualities--his eternal power
and divine nature--have been clearly seen. Being understood from what
has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 (New International Version)
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The Spiritual
Condition of all Mankind
In this first chapter of his letter to the Romans, Paul describes the
spiritual condition of all mankind. That is, all have sinned and
therefore need the righteousness that only God can provide. He has
chosen to provide this righteousness through his son, Jesus.
Paul lets us know
that there is no one who has an excuse for not knowing his holy nature.
The evidence that he cites is His creation. God’s creation surrounds us
and is visible proof of his invisible qualities. Every day we see the
sun, sky, clouds, birds, animals, fish, and man, whom he made in his
own image.
Are there times
when you question God’s power, his divine nature or even his existence?
Returning to view his creation will help us understand his sovereign, holy
nature.
Today’s
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to comprehend your power and holiness in all that I
see. Teach me to give glory to you for all that you have made. Expand
my understanding of you as the creator and me as your creation.
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Memory Verse of the Week:
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that
came by Christ Jesus."
Romans 3:23-24 (New International Version)
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For a complete listing
of all the previous devotionals in this "50 Day Experience," click here.
To read the chapter or psalm of the day online, click on one of the
following links:
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Romans
1
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Psalm
41
Glenn Drees, Trustee
of VCC
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