May 25: 1Kings 10, 11; 2Chronicles 9; Romans 6

Set free; Kept free; Live free!

Scripture: Romans 6:9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.
10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.

Observation: Christ’s death took place in history. We know the time and place. It is a completed task that never will take place again. In contrast, His life continues! His death is a fact of history, His life is eternal. He is alive today!

I accepted Jesus as my Savior and Lord and I am to “count” myself dead to sins control over me. Jesus death set me free and His life keeps me free! I do not claim to be dead to make it true but because it is true, I make the claim. Sin no longer has legal authority over me.

Application: Verse 12 is my application. Not being legally bound to sin, I am to refuse it. A good example is the issue of slavery and the American Civil War. When the war was won, slavery was legally defeated, however not all the problems connected to slavery were solved. It took years for black people to get the right to vote. And some issues are still unsettled.

Christ’s victory and presence does not keep sin from knocking at my door. With the authority I have in the Name of Jesus I am now able to refuse his to obey his desires. In Christ I can live free!

Prayer: Lord, You are the Victor! Only with your Presence in my life can I have victory over sin. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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