18 MAR 23 Saturday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Do not let sin control the way you live, do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body and an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6: 12-13
There are many instances when Jesus healed someone or forgave someone their sin, then told them to go and sin no more. Once Jesus died on the cross, the power of sin was broken. Those that believe in and put their trust in Jesus have the power to live a life that is pleasing to God. Sin no longer has a hold on them and they have the power to overcome sin and live a holy life. Jesus desires for us to live a life that glorifies him.
Like Jesus, Paul tells the church in Rome that they are no longer slaves to sin, but are slaves to Christ. They are living in the freedom of God’s grace which allows us to live righteous lives. The Holy Spirit gives us promptings when temptation comes to mind so that we now have an opportunity to choose God’s way instead of our own.
Throughout our life the Spirit gives us direction for every decision we make. He gives us the opportunity to either be an instrument in the hands of God or Satan. That is a daily choice to set the trajectory of our lives toward God which leads to the life that Jesus promises will make us happy and holy. If you are, then you are headed in the right direction.
Are you an instrument in the hand of God or Satan?
Reading Plan: Psalm 87, 90; Jer. 13:1-11; Rom. 6:12-23; John 8:47-59
Daily Office Year 1
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