THEME: DYING TO SELF
Romans 8:1-13
George Mueller once remarked, “There was a day when I died; died to self, my opinions, preferences, tastes and will; died to the world, its approval or censure; died to the approval or blame even of my brethren or friends; and since then I have studied only to show myself approved unto God.”
Our reading passage today sheds some more light on this subject of dying to self. “So then, my brothers, we are in debt, not to the flesh to be living in the way of the flesh: For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life. And all those who are guided by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:11-13 BBE).
Man is naturally selfish in his dealings. He wants the best for himself and does not mind what happens to others. He wants to be recognised and appreciated before all others; he wants to occupy the most dignified position even when he is not the most qualified for it; he is sensitive and touchy and can easily pick offence.
If indeed you have surrendered to Christ, that “old man” with those traits should be dead – crucified with Christ. Like Paul, you should be able to say, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
Until you die to self, you will not be able to manifest the glory of the risen Christ as you ought to.
Pray for the spirit of obedience and submission.
Pray for fresh circumcision in your heart to take away the old nature and plant the new life of Christ in you.
Pray for better understanding and use of God’s word.
Romans 8:1-13
George Mueller once remarked, “There was a day when I died; died to self, my opinions, preferences, tastes and will; died to the world, its approval or censure; died to the approval or blame even of my brethren or friends; and since then I have studied only to show myself approved unto God.”
Our reading passage today sheds some more light on this subject of dying to self. “So then, my brothers, we are in debt, not to the flesh to be living in the way of the flesh: For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life. And all those who are guided by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:11-13 BBE).
Man is naturally selfish in his dealings. He wants the best for himself and does not mind what happens to others. He wants to be recognised and appreciated before all others; he wants to occupy the most dignified position even when he is not the most qualified for it; he is sensitive and touchy and can easily pick offence.
If indeed you have surrendered to Christ, that “old man” with those traits should be dead – crucified with Christ. Like Paul, you should be able to say, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
Until you die to self, you will not be able to manifest the glory of the risen Christ as you ought to.
Pray for the spirit of obedience and submission.
Pray for fresh circumcision in your heart to take away the old nature and plant the new life of Christ in you.
Pray for better understanding and use of God’s word.
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