Recognizing Our Need

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

April 12th Sermon, Day 3

Sometimes we don't realize how much we need help until we try to do something ourselves. The Old Testament serves as a mirror, showing us the gap between God's holiness and our reality. It's not meant to discourage us but to help us recognize our desperate need for a Savior.

Throughout Scripture, we see the same pattern: God gives instructions, people fail to follow them, consequences follow, and then God shows mercy. This cycle reveals two crucial truths - our inability to save ourselves and God's unwavering commitment to rescue us anyway. Without understanding our need, we can't fully appreciate the gift of salvation. The Old Testament doesn't condemn us; it prepares us to receive the grace that comes through Jesus. Today, instead of being discouraged by your failures, let them point you toward the One who never fails and who offers you His righteousness as a gift.

Bible Verse

'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.' - Matthew 5:17

Reflection Question

How has recognizing your own need for a Savior deepened your appreciation for what Jesus has done?

Quote

One of the most important roles of the Old Testament is this. It showed us our need for a savior.

Prayer

God, thank You for showing me my need for You. Help me find hope in Your mercy rather than despair in my failures.