Romans 5:8 ESV Context
In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul firmly tells this congregation that everyone is in need of Jesus.
This letter is a call for both Jews and Gentiles to be faithful to Jesus Christ just as Christ is faithful to God.
“But God Shows His Love For Us”
Romans 5:8 ESV Meaning
In fact, it is so much more than just emotional. And the love God has for you and me is far greater than even that.
Romans 5:8-9 Commentary
God loves us emotionally, of course, but the showing of that love, the grace that he gives, is what ultimately drives us toward him.
“While we were still sinners” expresses the irrevocability of God’s love for us. Every day when we choose to follow anything other than God, we are sinning against him.
When our minds are filled with worries, doubts, and fears, we are forgetting that only the Lord is worthy of our fear.
God’s Love Demonstrated In Christ’s Death
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Because even in our darkest moments and even with our deepest sins, he is going to choose us and love us.
However, the only sacrifice big enough to cover our sins was Jesus’ death on the cross. “Christ died for us” because he wanted to be in a relationship with us for eternity.
Jesus did not want us to suffer, so he suffered for us. The depth of his love for you is impossible to understand.
Justification By Christ’s Blood (Romans 5:9)
But know this: Jesus did not die on the cross so that you would be lonely worried or anxious. Jesus died on the cross to be in a relationship with you forever. And this is good news!
Romans 5:8 ESV Application
When worry piles on top of worry and anxiety starts to spiral, it can be hard to praise God for his goodness.
Today, give all your praise to the one who made you! Be reminded of the love God has for you—a love so great that he gave his only Son to die on the cross for you.
Reconciliation Through Christ
Once you begin to offer praise and worship, you will start to see the blessings he has given you in life. Seek out those blessings. Praise God for his grace when you see it. Find peace in knowing that you are greatly loved.
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!”