“Of which salvation the
prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace
that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of
Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the
sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow” 1 Peter 1:10-11.
LIGHT FOR THE NOW: The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross
qualifies you to live the good life.
After the suffering of Christ, a life of glory ensued. You
don’t need to pay any additional price to attain this life; Christ Jesus had
already paid for you to enjoy this beautiful life. The sacrifice of Jesus on
the cross qualifies you to live the good life and be all that God wants you to
be. The sacrifice of Jesus was enough. Due to that sacrifice, you have become
one with God; you are now a partaker of His life and righteousness. What God
expects from you now is for you to enjoy your life and live to the best of His
glory. Being born again is not a call to punishment; it is a call to a good and
higher life. On the Cross, before His death, Jesus said, “It is finished” (John
19:30). He announced the end of suffering to all mankind. Anyone who believes
in Him and accepts His vicarious death on the cross is automatically ushered
into this life of glory. Yes, Christ suffered for us. But that suffering
brought us life eternal and righteousness.
The story didn’t end with His death. The Bible says, ”Thus,
it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day”
(Luke 24:46). Therefore, rather than lament about His death, we are to
celebrate His death and resurrection. It is His resurrection from the dead that
gave us a new life and made us associates of the God-kind of life. God wants
you to live everyday in victory. If you are sick, it is time to rise up because
His suffering brought an end to sickness, diseases and infirmities. Just as
death and the grave could not hold him down, nothing from the pit of darkness
should be able to exert control or influence over you. Refuse to allow anything
keep you in bondage. Refuse to allow poverty take a hold of you because Jesus
took your place and gave you His place of riches (2 Corinthians 8:9). Whatever
you could not have, be it children, jobs, breakthroughs etc, you can have them
now because of the victory of Christ Jesus.
INSTRUCTION: Refuse to allow anything keep you in
bondage.
PRAYER: Father, I thank you for the
sacrifice of Jesus on the cross which has restored me to my life of glory, in
Jesus Name. Amen.
QUOTE: Your freedom determines your
audacity.
DAILY BIBLE READING: MORNING: JOHN 16 CHAPTER 2;
EVENING: JOB CHAPTER 16
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