Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | Monday, July 13, 2026 | Romans 5:1–2 KEY VERSE: “Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:2, NKJV) MESSAGE: Grace is more than God’s unmerited favour. It is the place of acceptance in which every believer stands because of Jesus Christ. Paul explains that through Christ, we have gained access by faith into this grace. Sin once separated us from God, but Jesus opened the way for us to come into His presence as people who have been forgiven and received. Many believers struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear that they are not good enough for God. Romans 5:2 directs our attention to Christ. We stand before God because Jesus has opened the way. Every prayer we offer, every act of worship, and every step of obedience flows from the grace we have received through Him. Standing in grace also gives us hope. Our confidence rests on God’s faithfulness and on the glory He has prepared for His people. We do not need to return to a life of spiritual striving or constant fear of rejection. We can draw near to God, depend on His strength, and continue walking with Him in faith. When you understand where you stand, hope begins to shape the way you live. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Remind yourself today that you stand in God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Approach God with confidence in prayer, worship Him with gratitude, and trust Him with the concerns you carry. Let your hope rest on His faithfulness rather than on your ability to perform perfectly. PRAYER: Gracious Father, thank You for giving me access to Your grace through Jesus Christ. Thank You that my standing before You rests on what Christ has done. Help me to draw near to You with confidence, walk in obedience, and rejoice in the hope of Your glory. Teach me to depend on Your faithfulness each day and to live with gratitude for the grace I have received. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 194 Psalm 64–67 - The God Who Hears, Blesses, and Rules DAILY word study: ACCESS The word translated “access” comes from the Greek word prosagōgē. It describes being brought near, introduced, or admitted into the presence of someone. In Romans 5:2, Jesus is the One who brings us into God’s grace. We do not force our way into God’s presence or earn the right to stand before Him. Christ opens the way, and through faith we are welcomed into a secure relationship with God. This access gives us confidence to pray, worship, and depend on God each day. Reflect on this: Approach God today with gratitude and confidence because Jesus has opened the way for you.

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Romans 5:1 KEY VERSE: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1, NIV) MESSAGE: Justification is one of the greatest gifts God has given to those who believe in Jesus Christ. Paul declares that those who have been justified through faith now have peace with God. This peace describes a restored relationship with Him. Sin placed humanity under God’s righteous judgment, but Jesus bore our guilt through His sacrifice on the cross. Through Christ, the believer now stands forgiven, accepted, and reconciled to God. Many people spend their lives trying to gain God’s approval through good works, religious activities, or personal achievements. Romans 5:1 directs our attention to what Christ has accomplished. Jesus opened the way for us to approach God with confidence, gratitude, and reverence. Our standing before God rests on His saving work, and every act of prayer, worship, and obedience flows from the grace we have received. Peace with God gives the believer firm assurance. When we fall into sin, we should confess it, turn back to God, and renew our walk of obedience. Our hope remains anchored in Christ and the work He completed for our salvation. Let this peace shape your worship, guide your decisions, and influence the way you relate to others. Live each day as one who has been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Rest today in what Christ has accomplished for you. When guilt, fear, or accusation arises, examine your heart honestly, confess any known sin, and remember that your acceptance before God comes through Jesus Christ. Walk in peace, gratitude, and obedience, knowing that you have been forgiven and reconciled to God. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Thank You for reconciling me to Yourself and giving me peace with You. Help me to live with confidence in Christ’s saving work. Lead me to confess my sins, walk in obedience, and extend Your peace to others. Let my worship, choices, and relationships reflect gratitude for the grace I have received. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 193 Psalm 60–63 - Restoration, Victory, and Seeking God Early DAILY word study: PEACE The word translated “peace” comes from the Greek word eirēnē, which carries the sense of harmony, wholeness, and a restored relationship. In Romans 5:1, Paul speaks about peace with God. Sin had separated humanity from God, but through Jesus Christ, that broken relationship has been restored. The believer now stands reconciled, accepted, and free from condemnation. This peace rests on Christ’s finished work. It gives you confidence to draw near to God, worship Him, and walk in obedience. Reflect on this: Live today with the assurance that through faith in Jesus Christ, you are at peace with God.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Romans 4:23–25 KEY VERSE: “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25, NIV) MESSAGE: The coming of Christ, His life, His teaching, His death, and His resurrection bring faith to its highest focus in the Gospel. Abraham believed God’s promise, and righteousness was credited to him. Now the Gospel calls us to believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. The Son of God came in the flesh, revealed the Father’s heart, bore our sins, conquered death, and rose again to secure our justification. Abraham looked forward by faith and rejoiced in the day of Christ. Jesus Himself said, “Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56 NIV). What Abraham saw from afar, we now see clearly in the finished work of Christ. Just as righteousness was credited to Abraham through faith, righteousness is credited to all who believe in Jesus Christ. He was delivered over to death for our sins and raised to life for our justification. His death dealt with our guilt. His resurrection confirms that God’s saving work is complete. Because Christ lives, believers have confidence before God. Our hope rests in the risen Saviour who conquered sin and death. We can walk each day with assurance, gratitude, and courage because Jesus has secured our salvation and opened the way to eternal life. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Thank Jesus today for His death and resurrection. Live with confidence that your justification rests in His finished work. Share the hope of the risen Christ with someone who needs encouragement. PRAYER: Lord Jesus, thank You for dying for my sins and rising again for my justification. Help me to live with joy, confidence, and hope because You are my risen Saviour. Let my life bear witness to the salvation You have secured. For Your dear Name’s sake, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 192 Psalm 56–59 - Confidence in God Under Threat DAILY word study: DELIVERED The word translated “delivered” comes from the Greek word paradidōmi, which means to hand over, give up, or surrender into another’s hands. Romans 4:25 says Jesus “was delivered over to death for our sins.” This means His death was not an accident or a defeat. He was handed over according to God’s saving purpose. Jesus carried our sins to the cross and bore the judgment we deserved. His resurrection then shows that His saving work was accepted and complete. The One who was delivered for our sins was raised so that we may stand right before God. Reflect on this: When guilt weighs on your heart, look to Christ. He was delivered for your sins and raised for your hope. Your confidence rests in the Saviour who gave Himself for you.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Friday, July 10, 2026 | Romans 4:18–22 KEY VERSE: “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.” (Romans 4:20, NIV) MESSAGE: Scripture teaches that faith is essential in our walk with God. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that without faith it is impossible to please Him. Abraham shows us this kind of faith in a way that both challenges and strengthens us. Abraham was fully aware of the obstacles before him. His body was as good as dead, and Sarah’s womb was barren. The promise of a child seemed impossible by human calculation. Yet Abraham continued to believe God. He faced the facts clearly, and he held on to the greater truth that God had the power to fulfil what He had promised. This is the faith that does not waver. It does not pretend that difficulties are absent. It sees the difficulty and still gives glory to God. Abraham’s faith grew stronger because he was fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had spoken. There will be seasons when God’s promises seem delayed, and circumstances appear to speak louder than His Word. In such moments, faith must keep looking to the character and power of God. The believer is called to trust Him with patience, honour Him with praise, and remain confident that His timing is perfect. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Identify one area where your faith is being tested. Hold that situation before God in prayer, and place one promise from Scripture beside it. When anxious thoughts rise, answer them with God’s Word and share a testimony of His faithfulness with someone today. PRAYER: Dear Lord, strengthen my faith when challenges arise. Help me to trust Your promises and remain firm even when I cannot see the outcome. Teach me to give You glory while I wait, knowing that You have the power to do what You have promised. For Your dear Name’s sake, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 191 Psalm 53–55 - When Evil Surrounds, Cast Your Burden on the Lord DAILY word study: WAVER The word translated “waver” comes from the Greek word diakrinō, which can mean to doubt, hesitate, be divided, or draw back in uncertainty. In Romans 4:20, Abraham did not allow unbelief to divide his heart from God’s promise. He saw the weakness of his body and the barrenness of Sarah’s womb, yet he remained anchored in what God had spoken.His faith was not blind to reality. It was fixed on God’s power. Abraham gave glory to God because he was fully persuaded that God could do what He had promised. Reflect on this: When your circumstances test your faith, do not let fear divide your heart. Hold on to God’s Word, give Him glory while you wait, and trust His power beyond what you can see.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Romans 4:13–17 KEY VERSE: “Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring…” (Romans 4:16, NIV) MESSAGE: Imagine a father asking a small child to touch his forehead for a reward. The child stretches but cannot reach. Then the father lovingly bends down so the child can touch him and receive what was promised. This simple picture helps us understand how God, in His grace, brings His promises within our reach. God deeply desired that Abraham and his descendants, both physical and spiritual, should share in His promise. If that promise depended on human perfection or obedience to the law, no one could receive it. So God made the promise rest on grace and receive it through faith. What grace gives, faith receives. Paul teaches that the promise comes by faith so that it may be guaranteed. This means the security of God’s promise does not rest on weak human ability. It rests on God’s gracious faithfulness. The believer can trust God because He is the One who gives the promise, secures the promise, and fulfils the promise. Galatians 3:15–18 helps us see this truth more clearly. God’s promise to Abraham finds its fulfilment in Christ, the promised Seed. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we become beneficiaries of what God promised. In Christ, God has brought His grace near, and by faith we receive what we could never earn. What a privilege and what love, that we should be welcomed into the precious promises of God by grace through faith. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Choose one promise from Scripture and meditate on it throughout the day. When fear rises, answer it with God’s Word. Encourage someone who is struggling to trust God’s promise. PRAYER: Faithful God, thank You for Your promises that never fail. Thank You for bringing Your grace near to me through Jesus Christ. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust You, even when my circumstances seem difficult. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 190 Psalm 50–52 - True Worship, Judgment, and Trust in God DAILY word study: GUARANTEED The word translated “guaranteed” comes from the Greek word bebaios, which means firm, secure, reliable, or established. In Romans 4:16, Paul teaches that the promise comes by faith so that it may rest on grace and remain secure for all Abraham’s offspring. This means God’s promise does not shake because human ability is weak. It stands firm because God Himself secures it. In Christ, the promise is not uncertain. God gives it by grace, and faith receives it with confidence. Reflect on this: When your circumstances make God’s promise feel far away, remember that grace has made it secure. Trust the God who gives, keeps, and fulfils His Word.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Romans 4:4–12 KEY VERSE: “And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised… in order that righteousness might be credited to them.” (Romans 4:11, NIV) MESSAGE: Many people easily attach spiritual confidence to visible things. Family background, religious practice, church tradition, personal discipline, and cultural identity can become things we quietly depend on before God. Paul leads us back to Abraham so that we can see the true ground of acceptance before God. Abraham was counted righteous before he received circumcision. This means his acceptance before God came through faith. Circumcision later became a sign and seal of the righteousness he had already received by faith. The outward sign confirmed what God had already credited to him through believing. This truth opens the door of grace to all who believe. Abraham is the father of those who trust God, whether they come from Jewish or Gentile background. His physical descendants also need the same faith he had before circumcision. God’s saving righteousness is received by faith, and all who believe are welcomed into His family. The Gospel removes the barriers that human beings often create. God does not receive people according to nationality, status, background, or religious heritage. He receives those who come to Him by faith in Christ. As believers, we must reflect this grace in the way we treat others. The church is a family united by faith, and we are called to welcome others with the love God has shown us. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Reach out to someone who may feel excluded or overlooked. Pray for people from different backgrounds to come to know Christ. Treat every person you meet today as someone deeply loved by God. PRAYER: Lord, thank You that Your salvation is available to all who believe. Help me to see people through Your eyes and to share Your love without prejudice or favouritism. For Your dear Name’s sake, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 189 Psalm 47–49 - The Lord Reigns Over the Nations and Over Life Itself DAILY word study: SEAL The word translated “seal” is from the Greek word sphragis, which refers to a mark of confirmation, ownership, or authentication. In Romans 4:11, circumcision served as a seal of the righteousness that Abraham already had by faith. It confirmed God’s work in him. It did not produce his acceptance before God. This matters because people can easily place confidence in religious signs, family heritage, church identity, or visible practices. Paul reminds us that righteousness comes by faith. The outward sign has meaning only when it points to the grace God gives. Reflect on this: Do not place your confidence in spiritual labels or outward marks. Trust Christ fully and let your life show the grace you have received by faith.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Romans 4:1–8 KEY VERSE: “What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” (Romans 4:3, NIV) MESSAGE: Human nature often seeks acceptance through effort, performance, and achievement. We carry this mindset into our relationship with God and assume that we must earn His approval. We create religious systems, personal standards, and spiritual scorecards to measure our worth before Him. Paul shows us God’s way through Abraham. Abraham was not declared righteous because of his achievements. He was counted righteous because he believed God. His faith received what God graciously credited to him. This is the heart of salvation. God does not justify sinners based on human merit. He justifies by grace through faith. David also celebrates this blessedness. He speaks of the person whose sins are forgiven, whose guilt is covered, and whose sin the Lord does not count against him. This is the joy of the Gospel. God forgives the guilty, covers sin by His mercy, and receives the believer through faith in Christ. This truth brings freedom to your soul. You do not have to struggle to earn God’s saving favour. Through faith in Christ, you stand accepted before God. Your relationship with Him rests on His grace. When you truly understand this grace, you will desire to honour Him with a life of obedience, gratitude, and worship. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Take time today to thank God for the gift of salvation. Examine any area where you are trying to prove your worth before Him. Rest in the finished work of Christ, and choose one clear act of obedience that honours God’s grace in your life. PRAYER: Father, thank You that I am saved by grace through faith and not by my own works. Help me to trust fully in the finished work of Christ. Teach me to live each day with gratitude for Your mercy and with obedience that honours Your grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 188 Psalm 43–46 - God Is Our Refuge in Every Shaking Season DAILY word study: CREDITED The word translated “credited” comes from the Greek word logizomai, which means “to count,” “to reckon,” “to consider,” or “to place into one’s account.” In Romans 4:3, Paul teaches that Abraham believed God, and God counted his faith as righteousness. This does not mean Abraham earned righteousness. It means God graciously placed righteousness to his account because Abraham trusted Him. This is the heart of justification by faith. God receives the believer through faith, forgives sin, and grants righteousness through Christ. Reflect on this: You do not stand before God on the strength of your record. You stand before Him by faith in Christ. Trust what God has credited to you by grace.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Monday, July 6, 2026 | Romans 3:27–31 KEY VERSE: “Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.” (Romans 3:31, NKJV) MESSAGE: A question that has faced Christians over the centuries is this: Since we are saved by grace through faith, are we free to live as we please? The church in Rome grappled with this question, and our key verse gives Paul’s summary response, with more to come in Romans 6. In Romans 3:27–31, Paul makes a profound argument. Salvation by grace through faith does not cancel God’s law. Faith puts the law in its rightful place. Human beings cannot boast about moral achievement, religious pedigree, or personal righteousness, because justification is entirely God’s work. Yet this gift of grace does not produce lawlessness. Rather, grace teaches the true believer to love what God commands. Faith establishes the law because true faith unites us to Christ, the One who perfectly fulfilled the law. When we trust Him, His righteousness becomes ours, and His Spirit empowers us to walk in obedience. Obedience is no longer a desperate attempt to earn God’s approval. It becomes a joyful expression of gratitude. The law becomes desirable, not burdensome. God’s standards become the believer’s delight because they reflect His holy character. True faith always produces a transformed life. It reshapes how we think, speak, and act. It removes boasting, destroys pride, and redirects all glory to God. The believer who lives by faith honours God’s law, not in order to be saved by works, but because they have been saved by grace. Grace does not make obedience optional. It makes obedience worship. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Let God’s grace humble your heart. Approach obedience as worship, not performance. Ask the Holy Spirit to align your desires with God’s standards. Let your daily choices reflect the righteousness you have received by faith. PRAYER: Father, thank You for saving me by grace through faith. Teach me to love Your law and walk in joyful obedience. Establish Your Word in my heart so that my life reflects Your holiness. Empower me by Your Spirit to honour You in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 187 Psalm 40–42 - Lifted from the Pit and Thirsting for God DAILY word study: ESTABLISH The word translated “establish” comes from the Greek word histēmi, which means to stand, set in place, confirm, or uphold. Paul teaches that justification by faith does not lead to careless living. Faith upholds God’s law because true faith joins us to Christ, who fulfilled the law perfectly. The believer does not obey God to earn salvation. The believer obeys because grace has changed the heart. God’s commands become the path of grateful worship. Reflect on this: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you love what God commands. Let your obedience today flow from faith, gratitude, and grace

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Romans 3:21–30 KEY VERSE: “Is he not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, since there is one God…” (Romans 3:29–30a, NIV) MESSAGE: Do we feel superior or inferior to other people because of their race, gender, ethnicity, or social standing? This is a common human tendency, and the gospel calls us to rise above such considerations. As I write this devotional, I am in Canada, spending time with Christian friends from nearly 30 years ago. In Toronto, I am spending time with the Wus, who are Asian. I will also attend the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, which will bring people from across the world to Toronto. After that, I will spend time with my church family and friends in Calgary, who are mostly Caucasian. God is not limited by race, nationality, culture, language, or social status. He is the Creator and Lord of all people. Through Jesus Christ, God has made salvation available to everyone who believes. The gospel tears down the walls that often divide humanity and invites all people into a relationship with Him through faith. At the same time, faith excludes human pride. No one can earn God’s favour through race, personal achievements, religious traditions, or good works. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace received through faith alone. Since all people come to God on the same basis, there is no room for boasting or feelings of superiority. We stand equal before God, dependent on His mercy and grace. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God’s heart by welcoming people from every background. We must share the good news without prejudice, favouritism, or discrimination, knowing that God’s invitation is extended to all. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Examine your heart for any prejudice, pride, bias, or favouritism, and ask God to remove it. Show kindness and respect to all people, recognising that every person is valuable to God. Share the message of salvation boldly, knowing it is for everyone who believes. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for being the God of all people and for offering salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Forgive me for any pride, prejudice, or favouritism in my heart. Help me walk in humility, share the gospel with courage, and reflect Your love without discrimination. May my life point others to Christ and bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 186 Psalm 36–39 - Steadfast Love, Human Frailty, and Hope in God DAILY word study: GENTILES The word translated “Gentiles” comes from the Greek word ethnē, which means nations, peoples, or non-Jewish people groups. In Romans 3, Paul shows that there is one God who justifies both Jews and Gentiles through faith. No race, tribe, culture, language, or social background gives anyone a higher place before God. The gospel brings all people to God on the same basis: faith in Jesus Christ. This removes pride, prejudice, and feelings of superiority. Reflect on this: Ask God to search your heart today. Are there people you quietly look down on, avoid, or treat as less important? Since God is the God of all people, welcome others with humility, kindness, and grace.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Romans 3:21–28 KEY VERSE: “Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded… For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.” (Romans 3:27–28, NIV) MESSAGE: One of humanity’s greatest struggles is the tendency to take credit for what only God can do. We often measure our worth by our achievements, talents, status, or religious activities. Yet Paul reminds us in Romans 3:27–28 that there is no room for boasting before God because salvation is not earned by human effort but received by faith in Jesus Christ. No amount of good works, religious observance, or personal accomplishment can make us right with God. Our salvation is entirely the result of God’s grace. If salvation depended on our performance, we would have reason to boast. But since Christ has accomplished everything necessary for our redemption through His death and resurrection, all glory belongs to Him. Faith humbly acknowledges our inability and God’s sufficiency. It recognises that we are saved not because we are good enough, but because God is gracious enough. Therefore, every blessing, every victory, and every spiritual achievement should lead us to gratitude rather than pride. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: As believers, we must guard our hearts against comparing ourselves with others or seeking recognition for our accomplishments. Instead, let us celebrate the grace of God that has freely saved us and continues to sustain us every day. When tempted to boast, remember that every good gift comes from God. Share your testimony in a way that highlights God’s grace rather than your personal achievements. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for saving me by Your grace and not by my own works. Forgive me for the times I have taken credit for what You have done in my life. Help me to walk in humility, always recognising that every blessing and every success comes from You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 185 Psalm 32–35 - Forgiveness, Guidance, and the God Who Defends DAILY word study: BOASTING The word translated “boasting” comes from the Greek word kauchēsis, which means pride, glorying, or confidence in what someone thinks they have achieved. Paul shows that justification by faith removes every ground for spiritual pride. No one can stand before God and point to personal effort, religious works, or moral record as the basis for being accepted. Grace gives salvation through Jesus Christ. Faith receives what God has provided. That leaves the believer humble, thankful, and dependent on Christ. Reflect on this: Lay down every quiet boast before God today. Your hope is not in what you have done. Your confidence is in what Christ has done. Live today with gratitude, humility, and faith.

Rev. Enoch Thompson | Friday, July 3, 2026 | Romans 3:21–26 KEY VERSE: “he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.” (Romans 3:26, NIV) MESSAGE: One of history’s greatest questions is: How can a holy God forgive sinners without compromising His justice? God is perfectly righteous and cannot ignore sin. Every offence against His holy character deserves judgment. Yet God is also rich in mercy and desires to save and restore people. How can He remain just while showing mercy? The answer is found at the cross. There, God’s justice and mercy met perfectly. Jesus willingly bore the punishment sinners deserved, satisfying every demand of divine justice. Sin was not overlooked. It was fully paid for through Christ’s sacrifice. The cross reveals both God’s holiness and His love. Romans 3:26 declares that God is both “just” and “the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.” Through Christ, God remains righteous while declaring sinners righteous. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Trust that God’s forgiveness is not a compromise of His justice. It is the fulfilment of His justice through Christ. When guilt, doubt, or accusation comes, look to the cross. Your forgiveness does not rest on God overlooking sin. It rests on Christ’s finished work that fully paid for it. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for salvation through Jesus Christ. Thank You that at the cross, Your justice and mercy met. When guilt or doubt arises, remind me that Christ has fully paid for my sin. Teach me to rest in Your grace, walk in obedience, and live with grateful worship. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 184 Psalm 28–31 - Strength, Refuge, and Joy After Distress DAILY word study: JUSTIFIES The word translated “justifies” comes from the Greek word dikaioō, which means to declare righteous, to acquit, or to put someone in right standing. In Romans 3, God justifies sinners through the finished work of Jesus Christ. This means God declares the believer righteous because Christ has fully paid for sin at the cross. God’s forgiveness rests on justice fulfilled through Christ. The believer stands before God accepted, forgiven, and restored through faith in Jesus. Reflect on this: When guilt speaks, remember what God has declared through Christ. Your standing before God rests on Jesus. Trust Him. Rest in His finished work.

BDD Editorial Team | Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Romans 3:21–24 KEY VERSE: “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.” (Romans 3:22a, NIV) MESSAGE: The Apostle Paul has already made it clear that no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by observing the law. The law makes us conscious of sin and shows humankind how far we have fallen from God’s righteous standard. After showing the helpless condition of humankind, Paul turns our attention to the good news: “But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known” (Romans 3:21 NIV). This righteousness does not come from human effort, religious achievement, or personal goodness. It is the righteousness God gives through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. This is the hope of every sinner. Paul says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 NIV). No one can stand before God based on personal righteousness. Yet God, in His grace, justifies freely through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. To be justified means God declares the believer righteous because of what Christ has done. This righteousness is received through faith in Jesus Christ. He is the Saviour who redeems us from sin and brings us into a right relationship with God. Place your faith fully in Him, for God’s righteousness is received by faith through His grace. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE: Examine where you have been depending on your own goodness, religious effort, or personal record before God. Thank God for revealing His righteousness through Jesus Christ. Put your trust fully in Him today, and live with gratitude for the grace that justifies freely. PRAYER: Lord God, thank You for revealing Your righteousness through Jesus Christ. I confess that I cannot make myself righteous before You. Help me put my faith fully in Christ and receive the grace You freely give. Teach me to live each day in gratitude, humility, and obedience. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING. SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!! The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 183 Psalm 25–27 - Waiting on the Lord with Courage and Trust DAILY word study: RIGHTEOUSNESS The word translated “righteousness” comes from the Greek word dikaiosynē, which means righteousness, justice, or right standing before God. In Romans 3, righteousness is not a reward for human effort. It is God’s gracious gift through Jesus Christ. Paul shows that all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. Yet God provides what sinners cannot produce for themselves. Through Christ, God declares the believer righteous and brings the believer into a right relationship with Him. Reflect on this: Stop measuring your standing before God by your personal record. Look to Jesus Christ. Through faith in Him, you receive the righteousness God freely gives.