Tuesday, March 18

Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 
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"Access to this grace in which we stand" - This phrase hit me funny today.  One would think standing in something would be access enough but no.  We are a people dying of thirst standing in a river.  If we do nothing else during Lent but stand at the cross and consider Jesus, we are further along in understanding how readily available the grace of God is.  Find a picture of Jesus on the cross today.  Google for one on the internet.  Imagine a bubble with an arrow saying, "You are HERE."  Now, can you see the ocean of grace that has kept us all afloat today?  Look again tomorrow.  And the next day. 
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Holy God, help us see where we are standing.  Amen.