Romans 6:11 (Message)"From now on, think of it this way: Sin speaks a dead language that means nothing to you; God speaks your mother tongue, and you hang on every word. You are dead to sin and alive to God. That's what Jesus did."
I love anything that has to do with missions, culture, travel, and of course languages, so this verse really stuck out to me. You know how it is when someone is speaking a language that you do not know. They can be saying anything, a big compliment, a great warning, no matter what it is you will have a clueless look on your face, right? The person can't entice you with their words, convince you of anything, or even question your thoughts or identity.
Well, when we have Jesus, and truly tap into what He did for us by dying and paying our great debt, then we can say that about sin. "Sorry sin, I don't speak your language." When we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, then we understand God, He speaks our language, we hear Him, and we hang on every word. That means that when we trust that what He says is true, and we apply it and live it, then sin gets out of the way. It doesn't come by focusing on all our issues, or sins, or problems, it comes by focusing on Jesus and drawing closer to Him. When we focus on Him, we naturally become more like Him, and that old language of sin dies.
If there are areas in your life that you want to change, I want to encourage you to stop fixing your eyes on the problem. Instead, fix your eyes on Jesus, get to know Him better, your desires, habits, and life will begin to change as you focus on the One who loves you the most!
5 comments:
Hi, Kara!
I'm a blog friend of Bonita's who has come over to visit. She is always right on with what she says in her blog, so I knew that I would be encouraged to come here for a visit!
I have been dealing with a problem for a week now, and have definitely found myself focusing on the problem too much. My blog friends are helping to break me of that cycle, and God has placed you in my path to join them.
The Truth is right there, and I am embracing it more and more in coping with this situation than I have at other times in my life. So, THANK YOU for what you have said here. YOU are right on today!
gosh kara!
you took my post!
:P
love youuu!
Great post Kara!
I'm glad you are @ the Branch.
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Hi Kara. I am visiting you from Bonita's blog. She has such admiration for you! And now I can see why.
I enjoyed today's post. You hit the nail on the head, because that is exactly what I do (no, I don't hit nails on people's heads) but I do focus on the problem when I should be focusing on the solution..Jesus. Thank You!
Hi Kara,
I popped over from Bonita's blog to welcome you to the blog community! How exciting to see a young person with a heart for God! I can't wait to read of your travels and the insights you have gained through your experiences, and to get to know you better.
Blessings,
Miss Sandy
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