He Doesn’t Lay Blames . Wednesday, July 16th . Pastor Chris And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreprovable in his sight (Colossians 1:21-22 CWSB). What a blessing to know the true nature and character of our heavenly Father! James 1:5 says, He “…upbraideth not…,” which means He doesn’t reproach or criticize you. He doesn’t blame you for anything. Men may look at you and berate or scold you, but God isnt that way. He doesnt even count your sins against you (2 Corinthians 5:19), neither does He find fault with you. Read the opening scripture once more. It says, “...He reconciled (you) in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in His sight.” This is so comforting. It means that before God, you’re without blemish and free from accusation; you’ve been justified. Halleluiah. No wonder the Apostle Paul got poetic in Romans 8:33-34 saying, “Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again….” Then in verse thirty-eight to thirty-nine, he declared, “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Christ Jesus already died for you; He was condemned in your place. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” The one that died for you is no ordinary person. Thus, no one should condemn you anymore. There’s therefore now no condemnation for you, because youre in Christ Jesus, and walk according to the spirit (Romans 8:1). Christ is your righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30); it doesnt matter who accuses you; to God you’re unblameable, because of His righteousness in you. You may say, “But I’ve made mistakes.” Yes, you have, but Jesus took responsibility for all your mistakes. He’s the reason God doesn’t charge you with wrong. Halleluiah! PRAYER Blessed be God, by whom Ive been called into oneness with the Lord Jesus Christ, such that I approach the throne of grace boldly, without guilt, condemnation or blame. I thank you Father, for this awesome privilege, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. ; Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Daily Scripture Reading 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 24:1-27, Psalm 1-6 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 4:21-31, Isaiah 36 EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities
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