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We have been pointing out that the Cross has changed….everything. The Cross tells us Jesus loves us more than His own life! It tells us that if God is for us, nothing can stand against us, not even our own failures and sin!
The blood of the Lamb of God has purchased our forgiveness. Sin no longer has a claim on us, hallelujah! Because it is Almighty Father who has qualified us, our sins cannot disqualify us. The only way a person can lose out is if they fail to believe the Good News!
Before the Cross we were slaves to sin, there was no escape. Try to do good, or purpose to do bad – it made no difference: we remained slaves to sin. But AFTER the Cross we have a choice: stay in the prison or run free. The prison doors have been opened! We can live according to the old Law of sin and death, or live according the Law of the Spirit of LIFE in Christ Jesus! Romans 8:2. Which would you prefer?
If your spiritual life is based on conditions, you are not living in the freedom Christ purchased for you. Let me help you. If you find yourself saying, “I’ll be blessed IF I do such and such,” or, “I missed a blessing because I missed my morning prayer time,” or “I missed sending in my church contribution and now the devourer is going to eat me up!” Well, that tells me you have yet to make the right choice, to LIVE FREE in Jesus! It’s time to STOP IT.
God qualifies us and clothes us with His robes of righteousness. It’s all through Jesus Christ. But if we ignore what Jesus has done, we wind up remaining under the Law.
God did not redeem us because He was looking for a servant. He already has myriads of angels. He redeemed us so He could show us His matchless grace. Think about this: God gave up His son for us. So how are we going to pay Him back? Through unfailing obedience? The Old Testament shows us no one can! Instead of thinking that way, let’s allow our lives be a shining testimony of the generosity of our gracious Father.
Some people say, God will bless you if you do your part. Our part is to BELIEVE what God has done for us, and has chosen to bless us abundantly as we simply believe and enter His rest.
Today, let’s believe it. Now get those happy feet a dancing, and COME ALIVE!
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