OCTOBER 9 - VICTORY OVER SIN
READ 1 Corinthians 15
Christ's resurrection is the basis for our resurrection, which is the final victory over sin.
INSIGHT
It is difficult for us to imagine what our resurrected bodies will be like. Yet there are snatches of information in the Scriptures that may give us some idea. In Matthew 17, for example, we read about Jesus, Moses, and Elijah who, having lost their earthly appearance, glow with a dazzling light. From this one brief example, we might conclude that our bodies will shine with dazzling light, that we will be free from gravity, that we may travel at fabulous speeds, and will be able to appear and disappear. C. S. Lewis once wrote that if we were to see our glorified selves coming down the street, we would be tempted to fall at our own feet and worship ourselves.
PRAYER
Praise the Lord that each believer will have a wonderful, resurrected body:
Not to us, Lord, not to us,
But to your name give glory
Because of your faithful love,
Because of your truth.
You who fear the Lord,
Trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
But we will bless the Lord,
Both now and forever.
Hallelujah!
(Psalm 115:1, 11, 18).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
David’s conscience troubled him after he had taken a census of the troops. He said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I’ve done. Now, Lord, because I’ve been very foolish, please take away your servant’s guilt.” (2 Samuel 24:10).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Let whoever is wise understand these things,
And whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous walk in them,
But the rebellious stumble in them
(Hosea 14:9).
Christ's resurrection is the basis for our resurrection, which is the final victory over sin.
INSIGHT
It is difficult for us to imagine what our resurrected bodies will be like. Yet there are snatches of information in the Scriptures that may give us some idea. In Matthew 17, for example, we read about Jesus, Moses, and Elijah who, having lost their earthly appearance, glow with a dazzling light. From this one brief example, we might conclude that our bodies will shine with dazzling light, that we will be free from gravity, that we may travel at fabulous speeds, and will be able to appear and disappear. C. S. Lewis once wrote that if we were to see our glorified selves coming down the street, we would be tempted to fall at our own feet and worship ourselves.
PRAYER
Praise the Lord that each believer will have a wonderful, resurrected body:
Not to us, Lord, not to us,
But to your name give glory
Because of your faithful love,
Because of your truth.
You who fear the Lord,
Trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
But we will bless the Lord,
Both now and forever.
Hallelujah!
(Psalm 115:1, 11, 18).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
David’s conscience troubled him after he had taken a census of the troops. He said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I’ve done. Now, Lord, because I’ve been very foolish, please take away your servant’s guilt.” (2 Samuel 24:10).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Greater faithfulness with your time
- The president, national leaders, and national and world affairs
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Let whoever is wise understand these things,
And whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous walk in them,
But the rebellious stumble in them
(Hosea 14:9).
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