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The Dominant Power of Sin

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 Scripture reading: Romans 7:14-25

Worship song: Sin Doesn't Live Here Anymore


Meditation:

Paul reveals to us in Romans chapter 7, the power of sin. He tried to do good, but each time he tried, sin took dominance. Paul says that God has already set him free from the law of sin and death (8:1). The fact that he received and accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord, he is no longer condemned. The smallest of our sins is costly—far more costly than any of us have ever imagined. Satan's greatest snare to any of us is a permanent detachment from God because of our sins. Satan sets the bait and hopes we will fall for it. When Jesus gave his life for the sake of sinners, the power of sin was defeated. Though we have sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23), when we accept the gift of God's grace, we experience God's glory as if we had never sinned. With all our scars, with all that is wrong with us, with all the terrible consequences our sin has laid upon us, God still wants us. There is no sin too great that He won’t pardon. He knows all we have done, the sins we have committed intentionally or unintentionally. There is nothing we can hide from Him. The choices that we make will determine our destination. Jesus said, He has gone to prepare a place for us, and He is waiting for us to join Him on resurrection day. How many of us are willing to let go of earthly pleasures and desires, repent and confess our sins, and let God have His way in our lives?

Let's pray:

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you through our deeds, words, and thoughts. Please forgive us, Abba Father. We have chosen to follow the path of unrighteousness instead of following and obeying the Holy Spirit. Almighty God, we desire to turn away from the pleasures and desires of the spirit of the flesh. Forgive us of all our sins and iniquities, and purify our hearts, O God. We desire to be holy, set apart for you, Master, and we are ready to do Your will. Father, please release us from the bondage of sin, from the stronghold of the enemy, and help us to obey your commands and teachings and live by your principles. Jehovah God, we cannot do this on our own except you abide in us. Almighty God, we are relying on You to lead, direct, and give us the courage to fulfill this desire. Mighty God, the heart is willing, but the flesh is a hindrance, so we ask you to control our desires, Almighty God, and fill us with your Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ, our soon-coming King. Amen.

Peace & Love. ✌💞


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