And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
2nd Corinthians 5:17-19 NLT [emphasis mine]
One of satan's favorite times to want to speak to mankind is when we lay our heads on the bed to rest. his will be the voice reciting the list of wrongs we've done as far back as we can remember. At times, that list may seem as though it's on a continuous loop. If we're not quick to recognize his ploy, we find ourselves feeling as guilty as the day we sinned.
Stop choosing the cloud of condemnation over God's Truth! Fight the battle using the proper weaponry (see Ephesians 6:13-18). Pick up your sword and shield and gain the victory!
I love how Romans 8:1-2 reads in The Message - With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.
Romans 5:20 assures us, So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
In Revelation, we are told how the accuser of the brethren is defeated - by the Blood of the Lamb and word of our testimony. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so...
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for Your amazing grace that frees us from sin and death. Give us ears to hear only You and the wisdom to use only Your Truth. We choose the Truth of Your Word over condemnation. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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