April 2021
03/04/2021
Romans 8 v 1-4 Free from condemnation
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death” (vers 2)
The death that Jesus died, enabled us to walk free from eternal punishment for our disobedience. We broke God’s laws and were suppose to carry the consequences for our actions, but instead He interceded on our behalf in the form of His Son, Jesus, our Messiah.
Not only does His death serve as a symbol of atonement for our transgressions, but His resurrection – should we choose to believe therein – grants us everlasting life, for He has overcome death as the first fruit of the resurrection (1 Cor 15). Through His death, Jesus condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us… (Rom 8 v 3-4).
This is the thing… We could never afford to pay for our sins, even if we had hung on that cross. Why is this? It is simple. Jesus who had no sin, became sin! He bore the full wrath of God so that we wouldn’t have to and even if we had, we couldn’t save ourselves because of our sinfulness.
The reward for accepting Jesus’ sacrifice for your sins is greater than you might think. By acknowledging your shortcomings and sins, you are set free from the bondage that sin has over you. Only then would you understand the power of sin in your life, for until then, the veil covering your spiritual eyes, causes absolute blindness to your sinful nature.
In Christ Jesus, all your shame and wrongdoing is forgiven, for the price to free us from satan’s claws has been paid in FULL, once for ALL. Therefore, set your mind on the things of God and you will enjoy life in abundance, without losing out on the “riches” He has installed for you.
During this Easter, when the western world celebrates the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, let us not only consider the cost of the ultimate sacrifice, but also the miracle of His resurrection. Jesus is alive. The tomb is empty. He has overcome and busy preparing a place for us with the Father.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“
