Scripture to Read: Romans 8:33–34
God wants us, as His children, to walk confidently, knowing who we are in Him. The spiritual forces of darkness love to whisper lies into our minds, for they do not want us to walk in victory but defeat. Think of the lies we have believed in the past, some of which include, “You’re not worthy to be called God’s child,” “you’re not really forgiven, for who could ever forgive you for what you know you’ve done,” and “you’ve been such a failure as a so-called Christian that you might as well just give up and live the way you want.” Of course, this list of lies could be much longer than it is, but we must renew our minds through God’s Truth to be able to defeat these lies. God does that for us today as we read Romans 8:33–34, Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies; 34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Did you catch that question and the answer? God says no one can bring a charge against us because He’s the one who declares His children blameless. God is the One, through Christ, who put us in right relationship with Himself. So, when the enemy tries to whisper lies to you about your past or some of your failures as a Christian, take God’s Truth and quote it loudly for yourself and the spiritual forces of darkness. Christ has set us free, indeed!
Challenge & Application
· What did God show you today that now gives you the confidence you need to fully know what you have through Christ our Lord?
· How will you begin to walk in victory and guard against the lies of the spiritual forces of darkness?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!