This morning, I came across a profound statement in Spurgeon’s notes:
“…Paul, the aged, after years of service, was not more justified than was the thief with no service at all…”
Justification is truly beautiful. We were made right with God the moment we trusted in Jesus for salvation. The blood of Christ accomplished this, once and for all. It is finished—nothing can be added or removed from this perfect work.
But why am I freed from all my wrongdoing simply by believing? This path to righteousness seems too good to be true. It’s foolish, absurd; words cannot fully capture how strange and odd this concept appears to the natural mind. Yet the most important thing is that it is true. Oh, it is true! And because it is true, it is good—it defeats everything. No wonder the Apostle John declared, “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith!”
The reality of my justification ought to produce in me a daily sacrifice of thanksgiving unto Him who has ransomed me by the spilling of His blood. This truth, so simple yet so profound, calls for a response of deep gratitude. It’s a reminder that my standing with God is not based on my works or efforts, but solely on the finished work of Christ.
Every day, as I reflect on the magnitude of what has been done for me, I am compelled to offer my life as a living sacrifice of praise. Justification is not just a theological concept; it’s the foundation of my relationship with God, the reason for my peace, and the source of my hope. It is the truth that sets me free, the anchor for my soul, and the victory that overcomes the world.
May I never lose sight of this incredible gift. May the reality of my justification lead me to live a life marked by continuous thanksgiving, in word and deed, to the One who loved me and gave Himself for me.