Faith & Love: A One Year Bible Reading Plan - Part 2နမူနာ

Today’s chapter is Romans 10, and the verse for today is: "For Christ has accomplished the whole purpose of the law. All who believe in him are made right with God." (Rom 10:4).

The path to righteousness was compared to a journey up a mountain. You would begin your ascent burdened by the weight of your sin and the demands of the law. Soon you would find yourself struggling to climb, your muscles burning with exhaustion. Only to discover that this mountain is impossible to climb.

In Romans 10, verse 4, we discover a new truth. There is one who has conquered the mountain of sin and the law on our behalf. Jesus fulfilled the law and made the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. With Him, we can finally lay down the burden of our own efforts and rest in His finished work. The pinnacle of righteousness is no longer out of reach. In fact, faith in Jesus has become our new point of departure.

But reaching the summit is no longer the end of the journey. It is now only the beginning. For once we have attained righteousness through Christ, we are empowered to go back down the mountain and share the good news with others. We become guides, pointing towards the summit, helping them also to discover the way of grace. So let us not forget that our journey is not just for ourselves but for the sake of others as well. Let us no longer become discouraged by the difficulties of the journey, but let us be inspired by the love of Christ that compels us not towards victory but to live from a place of victory in Him.