Today's Verse: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Thursday, March 28, 1946

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time.
— 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

We do not need to have another human, no matter how mighty, pious, or special, to intercede for us before God. As his children, we can go freely, knowing that God himself has provided the perfect mediator between himself and us. That mediator, alone, is head of the Church and Chief Priest before God on our behalf. His name is Christ Jesus, and he is our Lord, Savior and brother.

My Prayer...

O God, you are my God, and I praise you for making access to you so freely available. I know that if left to my own power, I would have no strength or righteousness with which to approach you. Yet in your grace, you not only provided a ransom for my sin, but you also provided a mediator for my approach to you. Jesus, I thank you as well, for paying the price and staying at the Father's side to intercede and speak for me! Thank you, Jesus, for making this prayer known to the Father as I pray in your name. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

12 Related Resources by Heartlight

Our Relational God
Devo: Together in Christ
"For, there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity — the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone......"
One God
Illustration of 1 Timothy 2:5-6
Inspirational illustration of 1 Timothy 2:5-6 --There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men.
Help?
Article by Phil Ware
Do we notice or care? Phil Ware reminds us to care actively for those suffering violence in the Muslim Spring that has now turned into the violent summer.
On Our Knees
Article by Phil Ware
Let's be in prayer! Phil Ware reminds us of the importance of prayer before and after this election.
See All 12 Related Resources about 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Timothy 2:5-6 — For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, March 28, 1946

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Unfailing Love' (Ps. 130:7)
"O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love and with him is full redemption."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Investing in God's Future'
"Dear Precious Disciple, I appreciate your desire to follow Me and put Me first in your life. Your efforts at faithfulness do not go unnoticed. Your....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Astonishing Help!' (Acts 23:16-22)
"But Paul's nephew — his sister's son — heard of [the group of men who made a vow to kill Paul with an ambush on his way to the ruling council] and..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Joni Eareckson Tada:
"One of the most wonderful things about knowing God is that there's always so much more to know, so much more to discover. Just when we least expect it, He..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse