Devotional for 4/27/14
Jesus was crucified on a cross and his flesh died, but he arose to life again on the third day. All this was done as payment for our sinfulness so that we might have eternal life with him in heaven.
Let us therefore be ever grateful for his great sacrifice in our place. Let us live by the Spirit. In doing so we get rid of sinful behaviors and instead do good and give credit and thanks to God. This is not to earn God's favor, for we already have that through faith in Christ! But rather it is to give witness to others of the great love God has for all. Even when we falter or fall in our efforts, God is there to lift us up again.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh (sinful nature) with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:24-26 NIV
Dear Lord in heaven, help me to live life in your Spirit, doing good and shunning what is wrong. Help me to always give you the glory, remembering to thank and praise your holy name for all you have done and continue to do in my life. Even in difficult times, help me to see your gracious gifts, especially the most precious gift of all, eternal life with you in heaven. In Jesus' name, AMEN.
written by
Jan Andersen
written by
Jan Andersen
Where the spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. When we live in the spirit there is more. Let us embrace it.
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