SCRIPTURE: Galatians (NIV) 2:21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”
OBSERVATION: This verse stirs two very strong thoughts, the weakness of the law and the power of the cross. It also leads me to consider how important my righteousness is to God. It is so important that He sent His Son to die! Amazing!
The battle was won on the cross! It was there that the price was paid. It was there that Jesus won over the temptation of trying an easier way. It was there that the power of Satan’s temptation to move outside the will of the Father was defeated! Jesus would not give in to the devil’s temptation to move other than in His Father’s will!
Jesus entered death as The Triumphant One. He remained true to His Father’s will even unto death! He did not surrender Himself to the devil’s temptations. He entered the grave as The Victorious One! He came out as More than a Conqueror! The three days in the grave was the victory lap taken after the race had been won!
APPLICATION: When Jesus entered my life as Lord, it is like He takes a victory lap in me. He breaks the power of sin in me. He lives His life in me! Once I was in bondage to sin, now I have the power to resist temptation. I can confess the weakness of my flesh and the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit! I can claim the Name of Jesus! I can speak out what God has done for me! (Revelation 12:11)
PRAYER: Lord, by your Holy Spirit, you lead me and empower me to live a life that honors you. Teach me your way, O Lord, I pray. Amen
Pastor Leon
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