FRIDAY April 26th
Well, as we come to the devotion today, I have been trying to decide as to when do I draw to a close the thoughts that I have been seeking to share concerning the Apostle and Paul, his life and ministry, I checked back, and we commenced this journey on November 13th, well, today a quick look back over Romans 8 and then although I will call this the last in this series, I will concentrate further on some more of the great chapters that have come from the pen of Paul.
As I consider him as we first met him called Saul, making his way on the road to Damascus, and then look back over the magnificent letters that he penned or others penned for him to send both to churches and to individuals, it reminds us of how wonderful the grace of God really is. It takes hold of a wretch and transforms him into a trophy of grace.
Despite knowing what the cost was going to be to him personally, he responded with obedience to the call of God, and he fulfilled what was said about him to Ananias, that he would carry the name of Jesus to the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.
Obviously, for those who know me well, I am going to say that 1 Corinthians 15 was his greatest compilation, but I readily admit that Romans 8 comes a very close second!
To remind us from this chapter:
In Christ we are no longer under condemnation!
In Christ we have been set free from the law of sin and death.
In Christ we are found to be in the law of the Spirit of life.
In Christ the law has been fulfilled on our behalf.
In Christ although the body is dead because of sin, we are going to know what it is for the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead to give life to our mortal bodies.
In Christ we have been adopted into the family of God, he has become our Abba Father.
In Christ anything we suffer in this life will be outweighed by all that is being prepared for us in glory.
In Christ we have the help of the Holy Spirit as our intercessor.
In Christ, God is for us, therefore nothing can be against us.
In Christ we are more than conquerors.
In Christ we will never be separated from the love of God.
What a wonderful chapter, what wonderful blessings and benefits as we learn to walk by the Spirit and with the Spirit’s help through this world heading to our eternal destination.
‘There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’
A final word—as you read this, are you in Christ? Do you know what it is to be truly born again by the Spirit of God, have you come to Jesus, confessing your sin, with repentance in your heart, have you accepted him to be your Saviour and Lord, if not may today be the day where you choose life, by choosing Jesus.