Message from Scripture: 7/13/2021

 

Today’s message from Scripture comes from 1 Cor. 15:57; “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

 

It is not by coincidence that the New Testament describes Christian living as both freedom and warfare. There is freedom from sin and its consequences in the blood of Christ (1 Pet. 1:18-19). But liberty in Christ is just the beginning, not the end.  Satan will not give up easily in his efforts against us. We must be ever vigilant against temptation and the desires of the flesh, if we would remain free from sin. We must continue to walk in the light if the blood of Jesus is to continue to cleanse us of our sins (1 John 1:7).  We must be equipped with the Christian armor if we are to overcome the attacks of the evil one (Eph. 6:13-18).  We must be willing to continually fight the good fight of faith (1 Tim. 6:12).

 

May we have the deepest joy and appreciation for our forgiveness and life in Christ.  And may we be constant in living the Christian life, that sin may not gain control of us again, but that we would be free indeed. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor. 10:3-5).

 

Today, lets go out to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with zeal and commitment. Let’s not let Satan gain back what we have fought so hard in Christ to overcome. Won’t it be wonderful, someday, to enjoy the fruit of the victory Christ offers us in heaven? God bless.

 

Robert