1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, – Romans 8:1. 2 because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. – Romans 8:2
11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. – Romans 8:11
Micah 1-3 tells us of a grossly immoral and wicked people who think that they have the favor and protection of the Lord. Often, when we preach the gospel truth to people, they think themselves to be recipients of God’s love and forgiveness, when it is actually His wrath they will be under. It is a sad state to be deceived about your eternal destiny. It reminds me of the “workers of lawlessness” who tell Jesus that they had done many works in His name before they are cast out. May we seek to rescue these souls where we see them in our lives and plead with them the truth, that their sin is detestable to God, and that they must humble themselves to repent and believe in the gift of salvation through the death and righteousness of Christ!
4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Micah…he must’ve been unpopular with his message to all the false prophets who were denying destruction of the Southern Kingdom of Judah & it’s capital Jerusalem, as well as Samaria (the capital of Israel, the Northern Kingdom). They also denied exile (notice those false prophets didn’t make it into our Bible!). The ones who did, not only warn of judgment, but also give hope in repentance and surrender to the Living God, Yahweh.
If Christianity were all about dos and don’ts, but not about true life change, it would be no different than any other religion with its rules. If it was all about having a happy, easy life, there’d be no need for a Messiah or Savior! It’s about repentance, turning from sin & idolatry, and following Christ. THEN, we can say, There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are IN Christ Jesus. The destruction and exile Israel faced as a nation doesn’t have to be our spiritual future, if we turn from our idols & sin and surrender to Jesus our Savior.
I loved today’s reading and found another app called Bible.is to play it as I listened!
Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Living my Faith and not by “human” wants is the way to live according to the Lord!
I also love that we have been adopted as sons and daughters not as slaves! This is a FREEDOM to be loved!
15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father! ”
Love this! At LPL a few weeks ago, Beth pointed out that He didn’t just exchange a spirit of freedom for a spirit of slavery, He went far beyond and gave us a spirit of ADOPTION… Amazing!!
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Dear Father, please provide what I need to stay focused on You and doing Your work.
He is courageous. He dies for us. He covered our sin. He lives in us we are his children. He gave us authority and redemption.
He is active. He loves and wants us. He is holy and just. He calls us to more. He leads. He fills us. He gifted us with the Holy Spirit.
♡ romans 8:6
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace
♡ romans 8:6
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, – Romans 8:1. 2 because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. – Romans 8:2
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11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. – Romans 8:11
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1There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
We are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ!!!!! What a title!
Micah 1-3 tells us of a grossly immoral and wicked people who think that they have the favor and protection of the Lord. Often, when we preach the gospel truth to people, they think themselves to be recipients of God’s love and forgiveness, when it is actually His wrath they will be under. It is a sad state to be deceived about your eternal destiny. It reminds me of the “workers of lawlessness” who tell Jesus that they had done many works in His name before they are cast out. May we seek to rescue these souls where we see them in our lives and plead with them the truth, that their sin is detestable to God, and that they must humble themselves to repent and believe in the gift of salvation through the death and righteousness of Christ!
4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
2For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
I’ve been struggling to focus this past week. Your comments help me retain and assimilate (i think that’s the word) the readings. Thanks!
Micah…he must’ve been unpopular with his message to all the false prophets who were denying destruction of the Southern Kingdom of Judah & it’s capital Jerusalem, as well as Samaria (the capital of Israel, the Northern Kingdom). They also denied exile (notice those false prophets didn’t make it into our Bible!). The ones who did, not only warn of judgment, but also give hope in repentance and surrender to the Living God, Yahweh.
If Christianity were all about dos and don’ts, but not about true life change, it would be no different than any other religion with its rules. If it was all about having a happy, easy life, there’d be no need for a Messiah or Savior! It’s about repentance, turning from sin & idolatry, and following Christ. THEN, we can say, There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are IN Christ Jesus. The destruction and exile Israel faced as a nation doesn’t have to be our spiritual future, if we turn from our idols & sin and surrender to Jesus our Savior.
Wow. Just amazing.
Praise God for His Holy Spirit and Hid promise of justification through Christ
Strong caution in Micah 2! The lord is planning a calamity “from which you cannot remove your neck”. Stiff necks are gonna bow when He returns too.
I loved today’s reading and found another app called Bible.is to play it as I listened!
Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Living my Faith and not by “human” wants is the way to live according to the Lord!
I also love that we have been adopted as sons and daughters not as slaves! This is a FREEDOM to be loved!
Thanks for sharing the listening app! I’m excited to try that!
I pray that prayer as well, for you, for us all.
15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father! ”
Love this! At LPL a few weeks ago, Beth pointed out that He didn’t just exchange a spirit of freedom for a spirit of slavery, He went far beyond and gave us a spirit of ADOPTION… Amazing!!
Yes! I was thinking about her message reading the Romans passage as well. :-)
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Dear Father, please provide what I need to stay focused on You and doing Your work.