12-14-2018, 03:01 PM
THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Friday, December 14, 2018
TOPIC: REMOVE THE DARK CLOUD
Read: Romans 8:1-5
MEMORISE: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
EXPOSITION
The Father’s love for His children is so vast that we can never fully fathom its extent (Eph. 3:14-19). God’s love is constant, unchanging, and eternal. But sometimes, we have emotions that tell us otherwise. In our minds, we frequently correlative divine love and our behaviour. When we have been good, we believe that we are loved by God. But when we sin or make mistakes, we sometimes question how much He cares for us. After a series of missteps, we might conclude He disapproves of us far often than He loves us. Some of us even think that the Lord’s judgement hangs over our heads is like a dark cloud.
The truth is, there is no condemnation for any believer. Everything that would condemn us before almighty God was placed upon Jesus at the cross. In the Father’s divine court of law, His son is found guilty in our place so we could be set free from condemnation forever. It is as if, God stamped the record of our sins-debt with His words “paid in full.” No matter when the offence occurred-whether before salvation or years after-the Christian’s transgressions are fully paid for by Jesus’ blood. No believer is indebted to God for sin.
The Lord does not excuse our sins. He is a loving heavenly Father, and He will use discipline to bring us back to godly behaviour (Heb. 12:7). He also allows us to experience the consequences of sins. However, divine condemnation is not one of them. Open your heart and mind to receive God’s love today, if you have not done so, and stop sinning. Why? He that is born of God does not revel in sin (Rm. 6:1; 1Jn 3:8,9).
PRAYER POINTS
1. As many that have not known You as their Lord and Saviour, today Lord Jesus, meet with them and save them.
2. Lord, remove anything that can condemn me in Your Kingdom.
3. Let your unending love continue to radiate in our hearts, so much that we would be ready to share and spread the love abroad continually, in Jesus’ name.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Hosea 8 -11
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain Blessed!
Friday, December 14, 2018
TOPIC: REMOVE THE DARK CLOUD
Read: Romans 8:1-5
MEMORISE: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
EXPOSITION
The Father’s love for His children is so vast that we can never fully fathom its extent (Eph. 3:14-19). God’s love is constant, unchanging, and eternal. But sometimes, we have emotions that tell us otherwise. In our minds, we frequently correlative divine love and our behaviour. When we have been good, we believe that we are loved by God. But when we sin or make mistakes, we sometimes question how much He cares for us. After a series of missteps, we might conclude He disapproves of us far often than He loves us. Some of us even think that the Lord’s judgement hangs over our heads is like a dark cloud.
The truth is, there is no condemnation for any believer. Everything that would condemn us before almighty God was placed upon Jesus at the cross. In the Father’s divine court of law, His son is found guilty in our place so we could be set free from condemnation forever. It is as if, God stamped the record of our sins-debt with His words “paid in full.” No matter when the offence occurred-whether before salvation or years after-the Christian’s transgressions are fully paid for by Jesus’ blood. No believer is indebted to God for sin.
The Lord does not excuse our sins. He is a loving heavenly Father, and He will use discipline to bring us back to godly behaviour (Heb. 12:7). He also allows us to experience the consequences of sins. However, divine condemnation is not one of them. Open your heart and mind to receive God’s love today, if you have not done so, and stop sinning. Why? He that is born of God does not revel in sin (Rm. 6:1; 1Jn 3:8,9).
PRAYER POINTS
1. As many that have not known You as their Lord and Saviour, today Lord Jesus, meet with them and save them.
2. Lord, remove anything that can condemn me in Your Kingdom.
3. Let your unending love continue to radiate in our hearts, so much that we would be ready to share and spread the love abroad continually, in Jesus’ name.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Hosea 8 -11
Author: CAC WORLDWIDE
Remain Blessed!