5/26/2011 - LJ "Death of Sin"

Scripture:
Romans 7: 4 "Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God."

Observation:
God sacrifice everything and every sinful deeds we had, he took that with him to the cross. So that we may be reborn and our sin has been laid to death. This gave us the freedom to walk away from our old life style without any worries and start a new life filled with God's grace and love. We are build to sin, and it is our natural human habit to sin, and gradually further our self from God. Though mentally we might be aware our actions, however, that does not stop us, Sin does over power us often. Hence, Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose back in 3 days, this is symbolic image, that when Jesus had died on the cross with nails on his hand and feet he consumed all our sins, that it will die with him. We can be free from sin. He was rose, so that we will raise and be able to live in freedom and love of God. So why is it that, we cannot seem to stop sinning? We are self conscious of our actions, but what are we doing to improve our life style? I cannot allow myself to think that it is okay to continually live the life style filled with sins, because God will sacrifice his Son to relinquish me from those sins. God does not work that way. It is my job to be self conscious and come with full power of authority over my sins.
Application:
Entrust in God's will and power to lead me in the direction he plan. It is common to rebel against God, but be in peace with it, that will present much greater gift in the future. I am not going to know what future holds but only God, therefore his gracious plan is worth every fiber in my body to apply. Is it enough that God had died for me? Who would do that? No one, I for one would have hard time dying for anyone but my family. But Christ dies on cross and bear all that pain so that I may not suffer in sin and be free from all that sins.

Prayer:
Father Lord, thank you for the cross, thank you for your gracious sacrifice. Father guide me and help me see your plans for me, Father continue to love me and guide me to the light though I may rebel against you. Father let me be fearless servant, help and lead my spiritual growth in the direction you plan for me. Lord let mt heart be open to hear your voice of truth, and Father your abundance blessing is amazing and overwhelming, but thank you for everything and so many great gifts that we take granted daily. Father guide me to gain knowledge of your words and you so that I may be prepare to share your faith and grace to others who seek you. Father thank you for your humbleness and kindness. In your glorious name amen.