Today’s Manna!
Scripture: Romans 6:11-12
In Romans 6:11-12, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to live in light of their new identity in Christ: “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.”
Paul’s words convey a profound truth about the Christian life: we are called to embrace our identity as those who have died to sin and been made alive to God through Jesus Christ. This transformational reality is not merely a theological concept but a practical truth that should shape how we live each day. Just as Christ died and was raised to new life, so too are we called to die to our old way of living and walk in the newness of life that He offers.
The key to living victoriously over sin lies in recognizing and embracing our identity in Christ. We are no longer slaves to sin but have been set free by the power of the cross. Sin no longer has dominion over us, for we have been crucified with Christ and raised to walk in newness of life. This profound truth empowers us to resist the temptation to sin and live in obedience to God’s will.
However, Paul also warns us not to allow sin to reign in our mortal bodies. While we have been set free from the penalty and power of sin, we still wrestle with its presence in our lives. Therefore, we must actively resist its influence and choose righteousness over unrighteousness. Instead of gratifying the desires of the flesh, we are called to present ourselves as instruments of righteousness to God.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the transformative work of Christ in our lives. Help us to embrace our identity as those who have died to sin and been made alive to you. Give us the strength to resist the temptation to sin and walk in obedience to your will. May we live each day in the power of the Holy Spirit, glorifying you in all that we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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