No Condemnation

Paul declared in Romans 8:1-2, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and death." What a blessed privilege to be FREE from the power and penalty of sin. Not perfect mind you; Not free to live however I want; but free from sin's control, and free to chose to do what is right, not because of who I am, but because of what He's done, not because of what I've done, but because of who He is. Grateful to be pardoned through Christ's great sacrifice and wanting others to know that pardon, peace, and purpose as well. Later Paul reminds everyone who is trusting Christ as Savior that "If God is for us, then who can be against us" (Ro.8:31)--the verse Ray Lewis quoted last night after the Ravens won the super bowl. Paul went on to remind us that nothing will separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (8:38-39). Comforting words in a world where it is increasingly difficult to live our faith.