Rhapsody
Of Realities Wednesday JULY 1ST, 2020 - Baptised Into Christ
Know ye not, that so
many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
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 6:3-4).
It’s
important for us to understand what’s meant by the statement “…baptized into
Jesus Christ…” in the scripture above. It’s different from
dipping
someone into water for a baptism. Water baptism is symbolic: when you’re dipped
into water in baptism, you’re declaring that you’ve identified with the Lord in
His vicarious death and burial. You’re brought out of the water in likeness of
His resurrection.
The subject
in Romans 6 isn’t water baptism. It’s the immersion of the believer into
Christ, upon his proclamation of His Lordship and faith in His resurrection. In
2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul the Apostle uses the term “in Christ” when he
declares: “…if any man be in Christ, He is a new creature….” You become one
with Him! God sees you in Jesus Christ.
When we say
we’re in Christ, it’s not like having something inside a container; rather, it
means we’re inseparably united with Him, joined with Him in one Spirit (1
Corinthians 6:17).
Ephesians
5:30 says, “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.”
Jesus said, “I am the vine, ye are the branches…” (John 15:5), meaning that
we’re of the same stock with Him. You’ve become the expression of Christ. This
is how you should and must think. 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, “For by one Spirit
are we all baptized into one body…”; that body is Christ.
Now that
you’ve been baptised into Jesus Christ, the Bible says to walk accordingly;
“…walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Walk bold. Be absolutely fearless
knowing that you and Christ are one. With Him, you’re indomitable—ever making
progress. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I’m
inseparably one with Christ, for in Him I live, move, and have my being! I’m
the embodiment and expression of His glory and divinity. My inseparable oneness
with Him makes me supernatural, impregnable to sickness, disease, and
infirmity. No matter what comes my way, I’m bold and fearless! Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Acts 17:28; 1 Corinthians 12:13;
Galatians 3:27
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts
15:22-35 & Esther 5-7
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2
Corinthians 11:10-33 & Isaiah 20
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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