No Condemnation

Good Morning! 

One of the most assuring passages of Scripture reads:

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[a] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you[b] free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin,[c] he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Footnotes:

a.     Romans 8:1 Some manuscripts add who walk not according to the flesh (but according to the Spirit)

b.     Romans 8:2 Some manuscripts me

c.     Romans 8:3 Or and as a sin offering

Chapter 8 of Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome continues to point out that those who have placed their trust in Christ have a new relationship with God … we have been adopted and are heirs and joint heirs with Christ.  In the process, God has endowed us with His Spirit that dwells within, making intercession on our behalf.  In short, when I don’t know what to say or how to say it, the Holy Spirit speaks to God for me.  The end result is that I don’t have to fear for God is within – guiding my path.

Each one of us who are believers are works in progress.  God is patiently working within to change us from what was to what can be.  As we surrender our desires to Him, He changes us so that our desires match His desires.  We truly become new creatures with a transformed mind.  We are no longer slaves to our selfish desires … but are servants of God, commissioned to His will and work … with all the benefits of being His child.  And that’s a good thing!

So … as we begin another week, looking forward in hope, we can know that we are free … free … free.

Agape’

Mr. Jim

Prayer: May Your Spirit dominate my life, dear Father, so that I might be a fit vessel for Your use. In Jesus’ Name … Amen.

Scripture for today: Romans 8