Justification by Faith!

So this week's Sabbath School Quarterly is on justification by faith! This is a topic that I have come to understand through the passing of the years... But I am specifically very thankful to GOD that yesterday as I studied the lesson, He shed new light on me regarding this topic. It was like GOD's wisdom had taken over me and He allowed me to take a closer, much deeper look into this!

We obviously can't be saved by works. The law does not save us, because the law is incapable of doing so. Only Jesus can save. This is due to His precious redeeming work that was done when He died on the cross for humanity. It's not that the law isn't important--it is--but it isn't capable of saving us. The importance of the law works like this... it is like a mirror. When I look in the mirror, I am able to see my imperfections, but the mirror isn't capable of fixing such imperfections. It is the same thing with the law. The law reveals to us our sinful nature--what needs fixing in our life in order that we are saved. The law then leads us to the only One who has the solution and can fix our sinful nature/lifestyle... This is why the only thing we need is JESUS! He is the only One capable of saving us. And because His justice was perfect while He lived here on Earth--He was sinless, blameless and spotless--when we are before the Father, we are guilty and worthy of the penalty of death. But Jesus comes to our defense before the Judge (His Father!) and pleads for us and says: "You know what, Your Honor (Dad)? I'll take all the blame for her charges. Clear her record and put it on mine. Let her be free from guilt or penalties." And because the Father loves His Son, JESUS so much, He grants Jesus' request and now considers us innocent--without our wrongs ever staying on record! Clean slate for us!

Wow! Indeed, there is no other news in the world that can exceed these great news! I am sooooo thankful for Jesus and for His ginormous sacrifice for me. It didn't cost me anything while it costed Him everything!

Oh, LORD, forgive me for the numerous times I have sinned against You. Forgive me for being so ungrateful to You for Your loving sacrifice... How can I sin against You when Your grace and mercy have gone above and beyond to do so much for me?! I love You dearly, JESUS! Please help me be more conscious of my choices and actions, so that I don't hurt You anymore. I want to praise You and please only YOU all the days of my life, because Your redeeming work is priceless and has been (and will always be) the greatest and best gift ever given!!!!!! ♥