For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he
liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead
indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans
6:10-11
The word
“reckon” in the scripture above is “logizomai” in Greek. It’s an accounting
term. It means to count or record something to be so; to record or number with
the sum. For instance, Mark 15:28 says Jesus was “numbered” (reckoned) with the
transgressors.
Jesus wasn’t a
transgressor, yet He died between two thieves. He was numbered with the
transgressors. Now, the Bible says, “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism
into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the
Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
When Jesus
died, we died in and with Him, because He died in our place. He was on the
Cross on behalf of everybody that ever came to this world and that’ll ever come
to this world. That’s what our theme verse is talking about when it says,
“…Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto
God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Therefore, you
can now declare, “I’m dead to sin, and I’m alive to God!” This should be your
constant confession of the Word. You may not feel like you’re close to God, but
the question is, are you born again? If yes, then take it to account, reckon
that all that Jesus did was for you.
Instead of
saying, “I’m so weak; I’m not able to resist temptation like some other
Christians,” reckon or consider yourself to be dead to sin! Don’t think, talk
or act like someone who’s struggling with sin. Change your way of thinking and
accept what Jesus did in your behalf.
This
consciousness will empower you to live right! Use your mind! Reckon yourself to
be dead to sin. Let it be your present-hour mentality. That’s the practical way
to be in sync with how God sees you and how He thinks about you. You were in
Christ when He died, you were in Him when He was buried, and you were in Him
when He was raised from the dead. He sees you alive in Him now. Praise God.
CONFESSION
I’m alive to
God, and I belong in the Kingdom of His dear Son where I reign and rule by the
power of the Spirit! I walk in the finished works of Christ, being the direct
beneficiary of His vicarious sacrifice. I’m strong, because He’s strong! And I
live because He lives! Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 2:1; Romans
6:4; Romans 6:10-11 NIV
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 24:1-27 & Psalms 1-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Galatians 4:21-31 & Isaiah 36
The Rhapsody of realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study, meditation and confession.
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