June 25

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. — Rom 1:18 BSB

It’s good for us to occasionally catch a glimpse of the horrors of sin, to understand how terrible it truly is.

Paul gives us such a glimpse today. While this dark picture doesn’t offer much comfort or cheer, it reminds us of the abyss from which we’ve been saved by God’s grace. One way to illustrate the greatness of salvation is through two visions.

First, imagine seeing the awful consequences of sin. “That,” says a guide, “is what you would have become in eternity if you had continued in sin, unredeemed.”

Next, imagine seeing the glories of the redeemed. In the vision, you see angels living in unimaginable glory. Beyond them, even more radiant beings shine in the distance.

“That,” says the guide, “is you, ages from now. See the bliss and glory into which your Savior will bring you.”