My child, you are My light in this dark world. Let Me shine through you today. Let Me light up all the dark places in your life and the lives of those around you. The world is searching but cannot see unless you let Me shine through you. Don’t hide from your calling. Shine bright and watch Me light some fires!
Matthew 5:14-16
It’s not hard to come away from Romans 6 with at least a head-knowledge that our flesh has somehow died now that we’ve received Christ. After all, isn’t that what it says in Romans 6:6: “…that our body of sin might be done away with?” “Finally, my old self is dead!” we reason, even though deep down it’s really hard to believe.(Colossians 3:9-10)
Nevertheless it is true. But the manner in which “our body of sin” has been “done away with” is a little different from what may appear on the surface. Actually our body of sin didn’t go anywhere. It’s still clinging close at hand. So what seems to be a contradiction here can be an ongoing frustration for Christians, because it’s tough not to be disheartened by a sense of guilt which is constantly blown out of proportion by Satan’s masterful manipulation through accusation and deceit.
My child, you are seeing the signs of the times where men call evil good and good evil. Time is here where My people are being persecuted for their faith and belief in Me. This only gets worse. Know that I will bring justice to the earth. I will repay those who have sinned and disregarded My ways. Press into Me. Turn from sin and follow Me iwth your whole heart. Rejoice when you are persecuted. I am the Lord, your everlasting light. The days of mourning will soon be over. I the Lord will hasten it in its time.
Isaiah 60:19-22
My child, I the Lord call you by name. I raised you up and seated you with Me in the heavenly places to show you the surpassing riches of My grace in kindness toward you. For you are Mine, created for good works which I chose for you. You only need to walk in them.
Ephesians 2:6-10
My child, whatever your hand finds to do, do it as unto Me. I will lead you in the path I have for you. Just be willing to be obedient in the small, everyday things of life. If you are faithful with the little, I will open up the big. Leave that to Me and My timing. Just be faithful where you are today.
My child, I give you the victory through Jesus Christ, therefore, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work that I give you, knowing that your toil is not in vain. Be thankful and endure. I will give you strength to accomplish that which I have given you to do. Walk by faith, not by sight. Be of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with Me.
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 2 Corinthians 5:7-8
My child, walk by My Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh. Walk in love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. For whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.
Galatians 5:16, 6:7
My child, I will open doors for you that no one will shut. I will lead you in the everlasting way. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a Holy Nation, a people for My own possession. Know who you are in Me and do not fear. I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Isaiah 22:22 1 Peter 2:9 Matthew 28:20
Most Christians understand and accept the concept of the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ. But what many are far less familiar with is the meaning behind what Paul says :
“knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, that our body of sin might be done away with, that we would no longer be slaves to sin. For he who has died is freed from sin.” (Romans 6:6-7)
When Paul says that we are freed from sin, he uses the same Greek word that is translated justified or made righteous we discussed in detail in the last chapter. Verse 7 can literally be translated: “For he who has died is acquitted from sin.” We all know what happens when someone is acquitted in a trial—he’s found not guilty of the charge brought against him.
This is exactly what God caused to happen for us as Christ took the guilt and punishment of sin off our shoulders and laid it upon Himself: we have been found not guilty in regard to our sin. So this should help us to better understand the fact that our ability to experience God’s life consists of something a great deal more than merely maintaining sinless behavior now that we’re saved.
My child, I go before you today to prepare your way, all you need to do is walk in faith and obedience. Hear My Word and walk in My Spirit. Believe Me and trust Me as this day unfolds. Love others with My love. Serve others in kindness. Be joyful and thankful in everything I ask you to do. This will draw the lost. This is your calling. Know child that I am with you all the way.