POWER TO LIVE
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.
Romans 8:11 (NLT)
Do you ever feel powerless in the face of temptation? It’s easy to fall into the mindset that overcoming sin is a battle we fight on our own. But Romans 8:11 offers us a life-changing truth: the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives within us. Think about that—the power that defeated death now resides in you! What an encouragement.
This Spirit doesn’t just strengthen us for eternal life. It empowers us here and now to resist sin and live in victory. Lust of the flesh might seem overwhelming, but it cannot overpower the Holy Spirit. When we feel weak, God’s Spirit enables us to say no to sin and YES to righteousness. Praise the Lord for this.
However, we must choose to rely on Him. The Spirit’s power is available, but it’s our responsibility to tap into it by staying connected to God through our habits and practices. We must continue to be rooted in the Spirit of God.
APPLICATION: Today, ask the Spirit to empower you for Godly living. Find a promise in Scripture that encourages you to live a Spirit-powered life and commit to memorizing it.
PRAYER: God, Remind me today of the power available to me through your Spirit. Allow me to experience that power as I am tempted today. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?