Opening Verse:
“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:11 (KJV)
Introduction:
In this passage, Paul the Apostle urges us to view ourselves in a new light. This is not just advice; it’s a call to a profound transformation in our lives.
What This Means:
Imagine sin as a force that once controlled us, like a bad habit that we couldn’t break. Paul is telling us that, through faith in Jesus Christ, we’re no longer under sin’s control. It’s like waking up one day and finding that habit has no power over us. We are now ‘alive’ to God, living in a way that pleases Him, not because we’re forced to, but because we’ve been changed from the inside.
Think About This:
1. Have you ever felt controlled by a bad habit or negative influence?
2. How does understanding that you are ‘alive’ to God change your daily life?
3. What does being ‘dead to sin’ look like in practical terms?
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for freeing us from the grip of sin and giving us new life in You. Help us to live daily in this truth, knowing that we are no longer slaves to sin but alive to You. Guide us in each step to reflect this new life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse:
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)