Romans 5: 20b (NIV) “But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.”
The supernatural-ness of the Christian life is because of this biblical truth: that in those areas where sin abounds—the deep hurts, disappointments, betrayals, things said and done, to the deepest experience of brokenness—where sin increased, the grace of God increased all the more! We daily live in the amazing grace of God’s covenantal love towards us.
Hence, the grace behind supernatural marriage is to experience the grace of God abounding and rising above the sinful history that had once marked our marriages. It is supernatural precisely because it is the increase of God’s grace in the places of sinful experiences. This is the biblical vision of supernatural marriage—where the gospel is now how we relate; in forgiveness, healing, and the desire to see one another made whole.
Today, may we experience this truth as we worship to the song “Raised to Life” by Elevation music (click here). As you worship the Lord, let’s declare this truth: Sin was strong, but Jesus is stronger; My shame was great, but Jesus is greater!
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we declare today that there is no sin or shame that is beyond the power of the cross. We thank you that in those areas where sin abounded, your grace increased all the more! In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
-GK
