Rhapsody of Realities 4 September 2020 Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
TOPIC: See Yourself Through The Word
SCRIPTURE: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” Romans 8:1
MESSSAGE: In our opening verse, the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul isn’t telling us that there’re two groups: those in Christ Jesus who walk in the flesh, and those in Christ Jesus who aren’t walking in the flesh. That’s not the essence of His communication; rather, He’s holding out a picture of who you really are.
When you study and understand the New Testament, you’d observe what’s called the “Mirror Principle”; God’s Word is a mirror. You’re what you see in the Word – 2 Corinthians 3:18. Therefore, don’t read our theme verse and assume you’re not free from condemnation or that you’re still “walking in the flesh” because you err sometimes; No!
Read the 9th verse of the same chapter; it clarifies it by saying,
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you…” Romans 8:9. That’s God talking! When He describes those in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit, He’s referring to you.
Therefore, see yourself through the Word. Now that you’re born again, there’s no condemnation for you. When you understand this and live accordingly, you’ll never again struggle with sinful habits, bad thoughts or works of the flesh. The Bible says, “Sin shall not have dominion over you” – Romans 6:14; see yourself thus, for that’s how God sees you.
God knows that if you saw yourself the way He sees you, you’d act accordingly. Accept who He’s made you—His righteousness in Christ Jesus—and walk in that light. Glory to God!
CONFESSION: I’m a child of God, with the nature of God in my spirit. I’m justified before God, without guilt, fear, inferiority or condemnation. Sin has no power over me and I can’t be entangled by any yoke of bondage. I’m conscious of my nature of righteousness and walk accordingly. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY: Romans 6:11-15; Romans 8:2-4; Galatians 2:20-21
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6; Proverbs 14-15
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18; Jeremiah 22
Rhapsody of Realities 4 September 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria