Trapped in Bondage
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Posted By: Jackie Moore on April 16, 2009 Remember, Bondage is subjection to external influences and internal negative thoughts and attitudes. ~ W. Clement Stone Scripture: Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit. Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. Romans 8: 1-8 This past week, I have heard on more than one occasion about how we are trapped in bondage. Things, people, situations, and experiences bind us and keep us from truly seeking God's word; Living our lives in the natural, going about our daily lives doing our own thing, and not seeking God or his council before we proceed with things, will put us in a trap. The desires of our hearts and our selfish nature will cause us to do what we want to do and not what God has directed us to do. We become slaves to the very things that we thought would bring us pleasure. It’s not until we find ourselves caught up, strung out, and in a corner, will we bow down and seek God's council. Saints, don't allow your selfish nature to keep you from seeking God's word. Don't allow things or people to put you in a trap. Wake up and realize that when we seek God first, everything else will fall into place. Be blessed Prayer: Father, we come once again seeking Your face and Your council. Help us Lord to put You first in everything that we do. Allow us to live our lives and see things, not in the natural but in the Spirit. Help us Lord to seek You first before we make our decisions. Help us Lord to learn to stop, be still, and take our concerns about life to the altar of sacrificing. Lord, continue to be with the Saints, their families, our friends, and our co-workers this day. Continue to bless those who have come asking for intercessory prayer. We ask that You would continue to grant us fresh grace and mercy this day and forever more. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jackie Moore
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