Meditate...on death and life.
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. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him. We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him. When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God. So you also should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus. Romans 6:4-11
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Paul assures us in this passage above from his letter to the Romans that we will also be raised to life as he (Christ) was. We are dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus. That statement…a promise…is gratifying and encouraging…or should be to any believer. Sin has no power over us…if we believe that Christ died for us. When Christ died…and He certainly did die on a cross a couple of thousand years ago…we were set free—longer slaves in chains to sin. Hallelujah! But our human nature still has us in the sin mode…but although we sin, we still have a method of asking for forgiveness for that sin. Prayer. And we have an assurance that we are forgiven. God’s Holy Word…the Bible. We are told over and over that our sins are forgiven in Christ.
Believe it and live it. Be forgiven. Let the sin go. No burden necessary.
Prayer ~ Thank You, God, for the assurance that we have won our battle with the evil one. Christ has done it for us as John wrote… I am writing to you who are God's children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus. I am writing to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I am writing to you who are young in the faith because you have won your battle with the evil one. I have written to you who are God's children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God's word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one. 1 John 2:12-14.
Verse of
Salvation ~ So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the
gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the
world. So you must live as God's obedient children. Don't slip back into
your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn't know any better
then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you
is holy. For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am
holy." 1 Peter 1:13-16 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Verse of Thanksgiving ~ We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1
Friday’s Feasting at the King’s
Table
Is it time to start thinking about
Christmas foods? Here’s one that you might like to add to your list and start
looking for pretzels shaped like trees. This looks and tastes festive enough
for gift bags or bazaar sales.
Christmas Tree Pretzel Mix (From Nancy Rainsberry – Jeske Family Cooks cookbook)
2 pkg white bark
16 oz M&M’s red and green mixture
1½ pkg tree pretzels
2 cups peanuts (lightly salted)
17.5 oz Rice Chex
Line two jelly roll pans with parchment or waxed paper.
Mix all ingredients, except bark, in a large mixing bowl. Melt the bark in the microwave, stirring at intervals (the pkg should have melting directions), so not overcooked. Pour over dry ingredients; stir well. Spread out on jelly roll pans. Let cool and then break apart.
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