“So now there is no condemnation for those who
belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the
life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” - Romans 8:1-2 New
Living Translation
To condemn is to pronounce
judgment against someone. In a court of law it would be sentencing someone to
prison. In reality, all of mankind has
been sentenced to death due to repeated offenses against God’s Law. This is why
Christ came. God’s love for his creation was so great that while he sentenced
mankind to death, he also provided a substitute to suffer that punishment in
our place. That is love.
Sin can have a terrible grip on a person,
but it doesn’t have to be that way for you. You have been freed from the power
of sin by virtue of the blood shed on the cross. Have you availed yourself of
that power? It’s there for the asking. The ignorance of man continues to lead
him down the wrong path while the path God has for him is right before him. It’s
difficult for man to admit his own failings and first, admit there is a higher
authority, then submit to that higher authority.
Spiritual rebirth is available to all. The
Holy Spirit is the power behind this rebirth. He fans the ember in our soul
until it becomes a flame. Once he has our attention it can then be made into a
consuming fire of passion for God. We must do our part. Belonging to Christ
enables us to avail ourselves of the promises God has placed in his Word. Free
from sinful living man can now become all God knows he can be. Until next time,
walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource:
The Life Application Study Bible
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