Put to Death

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. - 1 Peter 2:24

As Christians we frequently take time to remember, celebrate and proclaim Christ's crucifixion. When we reflect on what his death and resurrection mean for us, we focus the forgiveness of our past sins. What we forget is that we have not only been forgiven of our past sins, but we've also been set free from the power of sin. Peter says this was done so that we might, "live for righteousness."

Father, help me to remember that Christ's death did more than clean up my mistakes, but that his death put to death my sin nature. Lead me to live for righteousness. Show me the things that I do, think, say that aren't righteous. Convict me over those sins and fill me with the power of your Spirit so that I can live victoriously.

By His grace,
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