January 15: Romans 6:3-4 - Freed From The Power Of Sin (Today's Reflection from My Utmost For His Highest)

Image Description: Butterfly in Cocoon - Symbolizing Bound By Sin

Monarch butterfly shown in its cocoon depicting 'bound by sin'.

Daily Bible Verse: Romans 6:3-4 (NLT)

"Or have you forgotten that when we became Christians and were baptised to become one with Christ Jesus, we died with Him? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives."

Butterfly Released From Cocoon - Symbolizing Freedom

Monarch butterfly with wings spread over a flower bloom.

We are slaves to sin no more. We were set free from the power of sin. So you should consider yourselves dead to sin. You have been given new life.You are free by God's grace.

1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NLT)

"God wants you to be holy..."

Live in a way that pleases God. Be in control of your body, live in holiness and honor.

This is the will of God; complete sanctification.

Jehovah Mekoddishkem - The Lord Who Sanctifies

We touched on sanctification in our January 10th devotional...here it is an excerpt from that post:

After the forgiveness of sin, the Holy Spirit's second work of grace is sanctification. Being sanctified means you are born again and your slate is wiped clean. The Holy Spirit will then lead you to make a deliberate decision to give your life over to Christ and ministry to others. Because helping others find salvation is the essence of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

When you are ready to make the decision to give your life to Christ...there must be a death to self. A funeral if you will - the burial of your old life...and a resurrection into the life of Christ. A oneness with God for one purpose - to be a witness for Him.

Butterfly is Free - Symbolizing Grace of God

Monarch butterfly perched on a golden bloom.

Prayer

Father, I come in humble gratitude, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace.

Let my life reflect Your might so others will see Jesus in me.
In Jesus' name, Amen

Breath Prayer

Walking in His perfect light.

Benediction

Go forth in faith and oneness with Jehovah Mekoddishkem

Jesus,

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