God’s
Spirit gives us liberty from bondage to the flesh, the world and Satan
(Galatians 3:13-14; 2 Corinthians 3:17). There is no condemnation for sin,
because we are now in Christ (Romans 8:1).
Christ became sin on our behalf and gave us His righteous
standing with our Father God (2 Corinthians 5:21). Since God is in our corner,
nothing which comes against us can succeed (Romans 8:31).
God gives us His peace and His Spirit who dwells within us (1
Corinthians 2:12, 14:33). We overcome every trial through Christ who abides
within us (Romans 8:37).
We are never alone again, because the presence of Christ in us
is evident in our thoughts, words and deeds. He never forsakes us or leaves us
alone (Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5)
We learn to be content with whatever God provides for us on a
daily basis, knowing that if we need something, He will provide it in His own
way and time (Philippians 4:11).
Jesus already overcame the world and the trials through which we
live, and He encourages us from the inside out (John 16:33). Therefore, we can
always abound in the work of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 2:10).
Effective
evangelism is motivated by the love of God. When we share the love of God, we
and those we minister to are filled with God, because God is love (Ephesians
3:19; 1 John 4:8).
This
empowers our testimony with the life of Christ, which makes people hungry for
what we have (John 13:35). When our personal relationship with God is evident,
people will want this same intimacy with Him.
Prayer:
Father God, regardless of the obstacles life uses to hinder us,
You give us the character and ability to be mighty conquerors over them all.
Thank You for leading us by Your Spirit and making us Your children and
co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:14, 17).
You help us to understand what Your will is for our life and You
empower us to walk in it (Ephesians 5:17). As we walk in Your Spirit, we look
to You for the fulfillment of all of our needs (Philippians 4:19).
Thought for the Day:
As we rest in Jesus, our Living Water, we drift
smoothly around every hindrance we face.
