24/02/2026
METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA DAILY REFLECTION
DATE: TUESDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY, 2026
THEME: WHERE THERE IS NO LAW•••
PASSAGE: ROMANS 5:12–19
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
THE MESSAGE:
In Romans 5:12–19, Paul addresses the profound impact of Adam's sin and how it has affected humanity. Through Adam's disobedience, sin entered the world, and death followed as its consequence. Because of Adam's sin, all humans are born into a state of sin and death. However, Paul contrasts this with the grace and righteousness offered through Jesus Christ. Just as sin entered the world through one man, it is through one man, Jesus, that righteousness and life are offered to all.
Paul argues that because all the races of the world came into being through Adam, therefore sin by Adam has universal affect whether on Jews or the Gentiles.
Paul explains that the law, which came later, made people more aware of their sin, but it did not have the power to save. In contrast, Jesus' act of righteousness brought justification and life to all who receive it. Where there was no law, sin was still present, but the grace of God through Jesus Christ is by far greater than the sin that came through Adam.
This passage reminds us of the incredible gift of grace that we have in Christ. The law reveals our sin, but it is through faith in Jesus that we are made righteous. Where sin abounds, grace abounds even more. Christ's sacrifice on the cross provides the opportunity for us to move from death to life, from condemnation to justification.
Brother/Sister, don't allow this free gift of grace to be in vain for you; grab it with genuine repentance of your sin and your salvation in heaven is assured.
MEMORY VERSE: Romans 5:17 “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One man, Jesus Christ!”
HYMN: MHB 371 (8.8.8.8.8.8) AND CAN it be that I should gain
1 AND can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Saviour’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me!
2 ’Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the first-born seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
3 He left His Father’s throne above—
So free, so infinite His grace—
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free;
For, O my God, it found out me!
4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray—
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
5 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine!
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
Charles Wesley, 1707—88.
PRAYER: Eternal Father, thank You for the grace and righteousness You offer through Jesus Christ. Help me to live in the light of Your forgiveness and to share this gift of life with others through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.
THE BIBLE READING PLAN FOR THE DAY: Numbers 3; NIGHT: Numbers 4
