March 5, 2026
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
As we watch children grow in their early years, it becomes apparent that there is so much they must learn about the world around them. We soon realize that their developing brains struggle with the idea that they cannot always be the centre of everyone's attention. Therefore, they must be taught and trained to be aware of the interests of others and to share generously with the world around them. They will never know of this unless we are there to show them. I believe that this mode of training is very similar to the way God attempts to Father us as His children.
I presume many of us know that our human tendency is to become absorbed into ourselves and our own needs most of the time. So much so that we forget altogether about the simple virtues of sharing and giving. Even as followers of Christ we need to be taught about this principle over and over again. This is why our short passage today is so fundamental. It explicitly shows us the highest form of grace we've ever known and the greatest act of generosity the world has ever seen. The moment where God surrendered His own son to the cruelty of the crucifixion for the sake of lost sinners like us.
Paul states that God did not spare His own son but rather was willing in the depth of His mercy to give Him up. This is a statement of supreme generosity. God the Father knew that He had the means and ability to pay for the debt of mankind. Rather than hoarding the gift of His son to Himself and hiding this treasure away, God graciously handed Him over for our sake. Although His only begotten son was precious to Him, He wilfully and even gladly offered Him to us as a blood sacrifice. What more could be added to this generous gift? And yet, Paul has the boldness to declare that along with the gift of His son, God is willing to graciously give us all even more! He is the most gracious giver of all good things, and none can compare to His great example.
The Father continues to give of Himself as a way of training us to be like Him. And still, we struggle with the act of giving anything up for God's sake. How many times have we ignored the real needs around us? How many times have we held our time, our treasures, and our talents close to us? The Lord has given each of us the opportunity to walk in radical generosity and display to all the kindness of His grace. What will He make of our investment upon His return? How have we responded to the tender grace of Christ in this life? Today, we must be willing to walk in our Father's footsteps and embrace a life of total surrender. If He has done this for us, we must do it for Him.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, how amazing is the grace you have poured out over my life. I have sinned against you many times and yet your loving kindness has remained steadfast for me. Teach me to give of my time, my treasures and my talents. Use me O Lord for your kingdom's cause and glory. Amen.