“When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross” (Colossains 2:13-14).
What Christ has done, in many ways, is beyond our ability to grasp. He has taken our iniquities upon Himself and through Him we have the forgiveness of sin. This is not permission to continue in lawlessness, but to recognize that the impossible trap of sin has been lifted so that we may begin the journey of becoming like the One who came to set us free. Our sins are on the cross and you have been freed.
Lord, teach me that I may not think that I am free to do as I please, but freed from the recompense of sin. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of life which You give in order that I may see that only in and through You is there hope. Lead me to know that You have come so that we may have life and have it abundantly. Guide me, Lord, now and always in the way of everlasting life.
Lord Jesus, in You is all hope and the true future of eternity. You have come so that we may, by Your example, learn how to be children of God. Guide me, O Lord, that I would always see the example You have given me and live that example. Help me to do this in, by, and through faith. Lead me, Lord, and show me how to follow You. Teach me how to love as You love so that others may know You through me. Amen.
