On the other side of sin is a miraculous place where God’s presence comes alive. You know it’s God, since nothing matches His divine holiness. It’s a unique and extraordinary phase of consciousness. This peaceful, loving and exhilarating connectedness is the essence of God.
And His Spirit inspires you to draw closer to Him.
One of the brightest signs of living past sin is experiencing God’s incredible compassion. God’s love is exceptional, and His forgiveness is unbelievable. The Lord is remarkable in the way He shows mercy. Even when we fall short and stay faithful, He embraces us with His awesome grace. We are blessed to have a faithful Creator.
To live free from the bondage of sin takes a firm spiritual foundation. This truth is unavoidable. The Bible gives testimony to the freedom from its paralyzing grip and the spiritual death of an unsaved soul.
Without Christ, no one can overcome the evil effects sin causes to the human spirit (John 12:46).
God makes Himself visible to every human (Romans 1:18-21). Our Father loves His children and wants each of us to hear His call (Titus 2:11). God’s original calling is but a beginning. Understanding His truth takes a lifetime of commitment, selfless service and an unwavering trust in His sovereignty.
Salvation teaches us faith needs nurturing (1 Peter 2:2), and a faith filled with Christ’s nutrients bears eternal fruits. Christ is the gateway to receiving our inheritance promised by God (1 Peter 1: 3-5). Once a person relies on Christ, then God’s Spirit becomes the permanent anchor for a life without the need to sin.
It’s not easy living in the flesh. The world is full of temptations. God’s enemy uses the lusts of the world as a way to trap his prey. The devil’s web of deception lures the unsuspecting soul into the emptiness of false promises (Genesis 3:2-5). Then when a person takes his bait, the reality to its fruitlessness shows up in disappointing results. This leads to eternal damnation and causes significant conflict with God.
The narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14) is where we find Christ and discover spiritual courage. On our own we can’t live away from sin and become righteous in front of God. Righteousness is the measuring stick of a secure life where living holy takes preference over personal interests.
It’s through Christ’s strength we can deny ourselves, live apart from sin and stay in God’s favor.
Sometimes I struggle to live on the straight and narrow. I give in to temptations and suffer the spiritual consequences. For example, when I gossip and judge someone my conscience lets me know I’m in the wrong. Salvation makes sin uncomfortable and until I repent my soul continues to suffer. Pride, lust, bitterness brings the same results.
The good news is when I sin and confess it to Christ, then God shows me the way to right the wrong. And the neat thing Christ brings to my life is holiness. I’m grateful for the way Christ corrects my disobedience and brings me in alignment with God’s commandments.
One of the greatest revelations of God’s truth is the hope Christ secures to faithful believers. Christ, committed no sin (1 Peter 2:21-22), and God’s saving grace sanctifies our sinfulness. Here our belief goes beyond understanding and into an eternal confidence. Christ’s sacrifice made this possible.
Our spiritual awakening to a life away from sin is marvelous. We have touched on a few attributes Christ brings to our lives. A life centered in God brings a lifetime of enjoyment. Each of us gives testimonies to God’s forgiveness and Christ’s cleansing of our souls. Salvation transforms us from sinfulness into holiness and we are living examples to His kingdom. May we never forget God’s gift of salvation.
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Once again, a beautiful post to strengthen our faith. God’s grace and mercy is greater than many can even imagine. It is difficult living in the flesh with so many temptations thrown at us, but Holy Spirit is with to fight Satan’s tricks.
Hello Mary and yes, God have given us the Holy Spirit to be equipped with a strength beyond our own so we can stay firm on His word. We are blessed to have Christ as our savior. Have a great day my friend.
Walter,
Rich with hope, thank you. Why do we slip into the mindset that no one else fights the flesh? We know better. As you know, I too, am forever grateful for His discipline. My tolerance for stepping into the muck and mire of sin, lessens with each day. Like you said, “Salvation makes sin uncomfortable and until I repent my soul continues to suffer.” As always, thanks for a worthy, uplifting read.
Thanks Deb for sharing a beautiful response. We really do have such a loving and caring God who always wants to help. We are bonded together through our Savior Christ and our future is secured for as longs a we are willing to give God our best efforts even when they seem less at times. GBY my friend!
God’s grace and patience are beyond compare! Even though I slip over and again, He’s always there to discipline me as a loving Father. His desire is to teach me and to strengthen me. He uses my missteps to draw me closer to Him and to refine me. An encouraging post, Walter!
Good to hear from you again Sherry. I always get a lot from your walk in Christ. Thanks for your strong faith. I also have found your truth, “He uses my missteps to draw me closer to Him and to refine me” to be a driving force to live more in His will. Have a great week my friend and God bless you.