Kidzablaze Devotions

Romans 3:10-18

10 as it is written, ``THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;

11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;

12 ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE."

13 ``THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING," ``THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS";

14 ``WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS";

15 ``THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD,

16 DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS,

17 AND THE PATH OF PEACE THEY HAVE NOT KNOWN."

18 ``THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES."

God desires what is best for us. Scripture describes Him as patient toward mankind because He wants “all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Many believers can testify that our gracious Father gave them multiple chances before they trusted in His Son.

If you think that the Lord takes second chances lightly, read today’s passage—it is a look at humanity through divine eyes. On our own, no matter how much we try to be good, we will fall short. Thankfully, God’s grace is immeasurably greater than our failings (Romans 5:20).

Of course, the heavenly Father is a righteous judge who cannot ignore transgressions. If He did, He would not be the holy and just deity described in the Scriptures. God considers grace an action word. As a result, He implemented a plan for each person on earth: Whoever believes in Jesus Christ as Savior is forgiven. We are justified by faith and at peace with God (Romans 5:1). Our rebellion against Him is over. In fact, from the Father’s perspective, His children look as if they have never done anything wrong.

Jesus is our second chance. Apart from Him, there is no salvation, no justification, and no grace. Psalm 63:3 says, “Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips will praise You.” Take a moment today to thank the Lord for this amazing gift.