Fruit of Justification by Faith

God Loves Us
God's Caring, Saving, and Upholding Love

God's Reconciling Love

Romans 5:1-5 Amplified Bible

Results of Justification

Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our [a]hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power]. And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance; 4 and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation]. Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

For Reflection
With the death and resurrection of Christ, God has acquitted us and declared us blameless, not because of anything we have done or not done, but rather, because God loves us.  We are not just guaranteed a place in heaven but are also blessed with hope and joy which result from living each day in the grace of God.  When we suffer, God suffers with us.  When we rejoice, God celebrates with us.  If God is with us we can endure all hardships because God is a loving god of the here and now and will never desert us.

Pray

Pray prayers of thanks giving for God's grace.  Praise God for God's steadfast love for us.  Confess your transgressions to God and become an ever maturing disciple of the living Lord.