A Forgiven Sinner

Love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment. But love’s perfection drives the fear of punishment far from our hearts. Whoever walks constantly afraid of punishment has not reached love’s perfection. Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us. 1 John 4:18-19 TPT

Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. His death and resurrection defeated the power of sin and death. Those who enter his kingdom and work in that kingdom understand Christ’s authority and his victory. We too, face spiritual powers opposed to Christ and his kingdom. We too, labor to see others set free from the power of sin and spiritual bondage. Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers. The dimensions of this battle are global; our victory is in Christ.

So the how can Easter change our every day actions? How can awe at the empty tomb flow through our lives over others with grace and joy? 

The answer is to immerse ourselves in the Word of God and the promises of Jesus. Lay your sins on the crucified One. Have a clear conscience because those sins have died with Jesus, and know that He lives to give us hope every day as a forgiven sinner on the way to eternity at His side.