As believers, we sometimes feel like we are too filthy to appear in God’s presence even after seeking forgiveness for sins committed. We start to think like “Oh my sin is too grave”, “Will God ever forgive me?”, “I can never be perfect” and so on. Little do we know that thoughts like these are the instruments of the devil to disvalue our place in Christ. Giving room for thoughts like these is equivalent to giving the devil the authority to have a say in our lives. Hey, Christian, do not be shaken! Who said you can never be perfect?
Perfection is God’s command in Matthew 5:48; Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect. At times, we get confused and ask questions like “How can I be perfect?”, “Is it really possible?”, “How can I be sure I’m right with God”. Well, I like to use the word “perfected”. Yes, we can be perfected. Let us take a look at how we can proclaim our freedom in Christ.
1. REAFFIRM Your Faith by Confessing Christ as Your PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR
2. Put Yourself into Spiritual Development
If you have received Christ as your saviour, He has already set you free by his Victory over sin on the cross. Hence the question to ask yourself: are you living victoriously in the freedom that Christ has won for you, or are you persisting to live in slavery? Christ offers you freedom from personal and spiritual conflicts, sin and negatives related to your past, and release from the effects of pride and bitterness. To be free in Christ is to have the desire and the power to know, love, worship and obey God. It is to have joyful freedom, by faith in the Word of God, which is the truth, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, not to follow the desires of the flesh. It's an abundant life of growth in Christ who alone can provide for our deepest needs. The Bible says in 1 Peter 2:2; Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. This verse simply sheds light on the passion we should have for spiritual growth as Christians because “Passion drives perfection”. We should be willing to let go of our old selves and embrace the lives God has called us to live.{attaining perfection by shedding off his imperfections consistently and progressively}.3. Vocal Communication with God
As a newborn believer, your decision to attain spiritual freedom sometimes leads to a battle of thoughts. The stake in the battle is your mind. It is the cradle of everything you think and do. The negative thoughts (like "this will never work", or "God doesn't love me"…) that you will haveperhaps during the process will only affect you if you believe them. The battle of your thoughts will be won if you commit to choosing the truth.
Find a quiet place where you can say some words of affirmation aloud. Personalise God’s word, and remember that God speaks to us through the Bible. It boosts your confidence in Christ and helps you to feel God’s mighty presence. Talking to God out loud feels like communication between an earthly father and son, it helps!
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