Devotionals for January 16, 2024
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READ
ROMANS 8:2-4
2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. 3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins. 4 He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. 3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins. 4 He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
REFLECT
Rejoice in the coming of the Holy Spirit! What an amazing realization it is that when you belong to God you are no longer doomed to be under sin’s control. You can abide in the Holy Spirit. He empowers you to please God by living your life like Jesus did.
APPLY
Q: According to Paul in the scripture above, what must you do to be freed from the power of sin?
Q: How does following the Spirit align with carefully considering the grey areas of life?
Q: Reactivity, anger, and compulsion are commonplace in our culture. How can you abide in the Spirit when facing tough choices shown in the Gospel?
Q: How does following the Spirit align with carefully considering the grey areas of life?
Q: Reactivity, anger, and compulsion are commonplace in our culture. How can you abide in the Spirit when facing tough choices shown in the Gospel?
SING
PRAY
"May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”
I humbly ask for your guidance as I set forth on the tasks you have called me to. I know I will face tough choices. Help me walk in your wisdom, not my own. Amen.
I humbly ask for your guidance as I set forth on the tasks you have called me to. I know I will face tough choices. Help me walk in your wisdom, not my own. Amen.