"Bound by the Law?..." - Daily Word #37

seekgod (49)in #christian-trail • 6 years ago (edited)

The more I read my Bible, the more I realize that it is NOT just about the Do's and Dont's (Rules and Laws) like many would want you to think. There is so much more richness diving into His Truth.

Today's text is taken from Romans 7:1-4 Source

Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living?

What that means is that the Law only applies to those of us who are living not the dead. Errrr, but you might say, hang-on, aren't we all still alive? Yes, but you will get me in a minute. :)

And it goes on with this wonderful example...

...when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her. So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries.

And so, when you accepted Christ into your life, you also accepted everything of Him -- the Crucifixion, the Death and the Resurrection. Remember, the scripture in Galatians 2:20...I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

So...this is the point: You died to the power of the Law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the One who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God.

So, are you still bound by the Law? NO!

Instead, when you come to Christ you will have...
- A New Freedom : from the shackles of the Law
- A New Life : to be who God has called you to be
- A New Hope : that you are alive and one with Him
- A New Harvest : of Righteous fruits and actions

Isn't it amazing that Jesus has made a way for us, to "Cross" over (no pun intended), from Darkness to Light, from Death to Life, from Law to Grace.

Thank you God for your sacrifice of Love for us all.

To be continued tomorrow...

Blessings & Shalom.