All mankind was, at one time, far off from God. We were far off from His presence, from His righteousness, and from His standards for living. Occasionally, it’s beneficial for us to remember how very far we have come by God’s mercy and grace.
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6) who brought all believers near to God through the reconciliation of the cross. (2 Cor 5:18)
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (Eph 2:13 ESV)
All who have made Jesus Christ their Savior and Lord have been brought near to God through the blood of the Lamb. (1 Pet 1:19) Jesus is the Lamb of God. (Joh 1:29, 36)
For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call. (Ac 2:39)
The gift and promise of salvation is offered to every human being upon the earth—to every race, tribe and nation. The Lord calls all people to salvation, but not everyone accepts His free gift.
. . . and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. (Eph 2:16-17)
Jesus, our Prince of Peace, has put to death every hostility, unfriendliness, and antagonism by preaching peace to all. He has reconciled (reunited) us with our Father God. What an awesome gift from God!
We are no longer far off, but we have been made the children of God. (Joh 1:12; Rom 8:16; 1 Joh 3:1-2) All glory to God most High!
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