Psalm 32:8
October 1, 2023
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 2nd OCTOBER
October 2, 2023
THE 1st of OCTOBER
IN JESUS WE MAY REIGN IN LIFE
For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:17
This verse is just another confirmation of the opposite effect of Adam’s sin to Christ’s atonement. Adam’s sin, canceled the leadership of life over the earth, as he chose to obey Satan instead of God. Darkness took over the light and death took the place of life. Adam and Eve had no children before the fall, but since then, every single child has been born in sin under the reign of death. That is why we need to be born-again in Jesus, to be saved and have eternal life.
If the death which comes from disobedience has such power, how much greater must be the power of life that comes as a result of Jesus’ obedience to the Father when He died in our place? Father God resurrected Jesus and only in Him can we have true life. Jesus gave us the “abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness.”
We need to be aware that we have received an abundant measure of God’s love, manifested in His unmerited favor and gift of righteousness, which Jesus purchased for us at the cross. In Jesus we can “reign in life,” living a more excellent and nobler life than the one that Adam had before he fell into sin and lost. To reign in life means to trust God completely, live victoriously and shine for Jesus.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You Lord Jesus, for making a way for me to live as a victor, being the head and not the tail, always above and not beneath. Please help me Lord, to never follow the path that leads to death, but to always remember that the grace and righteousness I received from You are more than enough for me to be able to live right and reign in life. You deserve all the glory and honor for who You are and all You did and purchased for me at the cross. Glory and praises to Your Holy Name, for ever and ever. Amen.
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