DOING GOD’S WORD

Time with Jesus - Thursday, 15 December 2011

Hi all,

The last couple of days I’ve had problems with my ADSL. So if you wonder where my email has been, ask Telkom. They have been here to fix the problem; but still no connection. Have asked my computer specialist to call in and do what needs doing.

Today we are looking at what is meant when we say, ² I am now controlled by the law of the Holy Spirit. That law gives me life because of what Christ Jesus has done. It has set me free from the law of sin that brings death. Rom 8:2 NIrV

It’s something I struggled with for a long time. I couldn’t understand how anything could set me free from the requirements of God’s Holy law. But then I’m not a lawyer so it was to be expected. In the end the penny dropped. My understanding is shared in today’s meditation.

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Jim & Phyllida Strickland.

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DOING GOD’S WORD Some Christians get a big surprise when hearing of Christ’s law. They say if He has set us free, what is it put there for? And what about the liberty wherewith we are set free? How can a bunch of ancient rules still hover over me? The question’s not invalid, but don’t misunderstand. The regulations He has made, are His Divine command. The Lord’s commands are higher than the law of death and sin. So if you are a Christian, He’s helping you to win. The law says, “Do no murder”; and that’s how it should be. But when you love your neighbour, you will live “murder free”. You will not want to cheat him. To him you’ll only do, The things you want your neighbours, to likewise do to you. Another way to look at it, is think of gravity. You say you are a Christian, but there’s no liberty, To step off some high building and think you will not fall. The law of gravity applies, to all things large or small. And yet there is another one that’s used by aeroplanes. Provided you go fast enough the wings bring lift in range. You’re not defeating gravity it’s just a higher law. An aeroplane that goes too slow will fall down to the floor. Now Jesus and His Spirit don’t set God’s Law aside. In fact you will embrace them, not run away and hide. You won’t commit adultery and you will never steal. Because of what’s inside of you. His presence is so real, You will not even want to do a deed to violate, Another person’s property or harm their marriage mate. Of course it isn’t easy. Temptation’s all around. But freedom in Christ Jesus is where your strength is found. The Holy Spirit’s power, will tell you not to do, The thing that’s Satan’s messengers are bringing unto you. You do not have to listen. You do not have to hear, Or give co-operation to that which they bring near. Resist him and he’ll flee from you, is what God’s Word has said. So do not leaving him hanging, somewhere around your head! Now, can we see the picture, of how to beat the law, Of sin and death, or anything that would defeat your score? Just ask the Holy Spirit or Jesus to direct, And they will show you what to do to always be correct. Jim Strickland – Written 15th December 2011