GOD’S WORD FOR FEBRUARY 20

We are reading from a daily devotional  called “Running To Win” written by Erwin Lutzer  and the late, great D.L. Moody.   Erwin Lutzer is a light in our day as D.L. Moody was in his.

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FREE TO SAY “NO”

John 1:12

“To all who I receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”

D.L. MOODY

Yes, sons of God! Power to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil; power to crucify every besetting sin, passion, lust; power to shout in triumph over every trouble and temptation of life.  “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me!”  (Philippians 4:13).

ERWIN LUTZER

Power to overcome sin!  That is power at its best.  Slaves don’t tell their master what to do;  they do the master’s bidding.  To be a slave of sin means to be overpowered by it, driven by it, controlled by the lusts burning within the soul.  Most people think they can control sin, but they can’t.  For that, divine power is needed.

Jesus said it clearly, “Everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin” (John 8:34).  Sin gives the orders, you obey.  Though this is especially seen in the lives of addicts, it can be true of our lives too;  if we do not master sin, sin will master us.

Jesus said of the Pharisees, “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires.” (John 8:44).  Contrast this with our Heavenly father who liberates us from sin and gives us the desire and the strength to master what enslaves us.

Moody was not exaggerating when he said we had power in Christ to crucify every besetting sin, passion, lust, and sinful power.  This power is found in Christ.  In fact, all the necessary legal work for such power has already been accomplished by Christ.  In Him, our sinful nature has been crucified, dead and buried.

PRAYER

Father, please help me to see your power overcome sin in my personal life.

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Romans 3:23

    “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

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James 4:17

    “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”

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1 John 1:8

    “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”

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Ezekiel 18:30

    “Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses so sin will not be your downfall.”

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Galatians 6:7

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

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Romans 6:23

    “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –

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Proverbs 14:12

    “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12

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John 3:36

    “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.”

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