Weekly Devotional - April 23rd

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:6

The first point Paul makes is one showcasing our weakness by characterizing it as a continuing condition. The context of this verse indicates that this is a spiritual condition that we lack the strength to overcome. The second point Paul makes is that Jesus did not wait for us to get better. Instead, He sacrificed Himself while we were ungodly and dead in our sins. One critical point to make, the WE Paul refers to is not ALL. The WE are those who belong to Jesus. Christ’s death was enough for anyone, but it will only produce the desired results for those who believe, which is God’s gracious gift.