“…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…” Romans 8:1 (NKJV)
When we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, during the Christmas season, we are not just celebrating the fact that He was born. Instead, we are celebrating His finished work and its provisions in our lives. One such provision is that in Christ Jesus, we are not condemned. In our words, as long as you are in Christ Jesus and walking according to the leading of the spirit of God (Romans 8:1), there is no condemnation. God does not condemn you and therefore, Satan cannot condemn you. No matter what the devil tries to put in your heart, never be condemned or come to that place where you will be dying in silence as a result of what the devil is reminding you about. Come out of that place, and embrace the grace of God that is in Christ Jesus.
The Bible says “…who will accuse God’s chosen people? God himself declares them not guilty…” Romans 8:33 (GNB). If God already declares you not guilty because of your union with Christ Jesus, who can say you are guilty? Certainly nobody. So I want to encourage you today to live your life free of condemnation. If you keep condemning yourself, it means your trust is more on what the devil is saying to you than what God has said to you. So trust in God’s word and be free. It is true that you may have done something wrong in the past, it is true that you may have crossed the line, it is true you may have stumbled in the word, but now that you have said to God that you are sorry and you repent of your mistakes. It is over, God has wiped your record clean. Move on with your life and don’t dwell on those mistakes or go back to them again in your heart. Enjoy your liberty in Christ Jesus. Praise God!
Today’s Rhema
Condemnation is a sign of trust in the power of your mistake rather than in the power of God’s mercy and provisions for you in Christ Jesus!
Confession for the Day
Thank you heavenly father for teaching me your word and reminding me of what your word has said concerning me. I thank you for declaring me not guilty in Christ Jesus. I declare this day that every form of guilt and condemnation is removed from my life and replaced with the liberty that is in Christ Jesus. Praise God!
