“To him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness” Rom. 4:4-5.
In recent months, I have sadly found out that many believers are still bound by sinful habits. Multitudes of struggling Christians who can’t stop gambling. Who are in the grips of alcohol addiction. Some are caught up in the web of illicit affair and can’t break it off. Some are slaves to pornography. Unfortunately you hear people like this say things like, I love Jesus and I’ve begged God to free me. I’ve prayed, wept and sought godly counsel. But I just can’t break free. What can I do?
But you need to be reminded that the Lord pledges to keep us from falling, to present us faultless, to justify us by faith, sanctify us by faith, keep us holy by faith. He promises that our old man is crucified by faith, and that we are translated into his kingdom by faith. The one thing common to all of these promises is this phrase: by faith. Indeed, all these things are matters of faith, according to God’s Word. So I came to the only clear conclusion about these struggling Christian’s problems. Somewhere at the root of their bondage is unbelief. It all boils down to a simple lack of faith.
Are you struggling to gain victory by your willpower? Are you fighting the battle in your old nature? Paul points out, Your victory must come not through weeping or striving, but by faith that Jesus Christ has won the battle for you. Indeed, Paul says there is only one condition attached to God’s s promises: That ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard. Christ surrendered everything to his Father, in order to be a totally obedient Son. And we are to do likewise. We are to be totally dependent on the Father, just as Christ was.
FURTHER READING:
“But without faith it is impossible to please him” Heb. 11:6.
“And so the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” And so he was called God’s friend.” Jms. 2:23.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, thank you for the gift of a new day. I have new hope and resolve that in nothing will I be brought to shame. My steps will be ordered by the Lord. You will show me the path of prosperity, everything my hands touch becomes successful. There shall no evil befall me nor will any plague come within my borders. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Isa. 5:1-30.
Isa. 6:1-13.
Isa. 7:1-25.
Isa. 8:1-22.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“The True Test Of Maturity Is How Well You Can Manage Yourself When No One Is Watching.”
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