Scripture to Read: Romans 13:14
God has taught us a lot this week, which all boils down to being submitted to Him as our Lord. We must trust in His sovereign will even when we cannot understand it. When we submit to Him, we are putting our faith into action. Faith is what destroys all of the flaming arrows of the spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:16). As we finish today, we read this in Romans 13:14, 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. There are several scriptures (Galatians 3:27, Ephesians 4:24, Colossians 3:10, Colossians 3:12) where God tells us to “put on” or to “clothe” ourselves with Christ, the new self, or Christ’s characteristics. When we “put on Christ” or “clothe” ourselves with Christ, we choose to walk, talk, act, and think like Christ. We choose to be fully submitted to Christ’s authority in our lives. This may seem impossible at times, but remember, nothing is impossible for God (Luke 1:37). We know we have His Holy Spirit in us, so we have His power (Acts 1:8) to be able to do exactly what He’s commanded to do. God also tells us to “make no provision for the flesh.” This means we must continually crucify our flesh along with all of its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24). Our flesh always hungers for what this world offers, therefore, crucifying our flesh gives us daily victory in walking in obedience to our Lord (Romans 6:12–14).
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about putting on Christ or clothing yourself with Christ and crucifying your flesh?
· How are you actively putting on Christ each day, and how are you overcoming your flesh?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!