No more condemnation!

No more condemnation!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Romans 8:33‭-‬34
Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It  is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It  is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

Believer, there is no more condemnation, guilt and punishment for you. The charges and accusations that were against you have been wiped out by the blood of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5.17 says 'If anyone is in Christ,  he is a new creation, old things have passed away behold all things have become new'. You are brand new in Christ.

Jesus Christ shed his own blood and suffered the punishment of our mistakes, sins and transgressions. He gave up His life for our offenses and rose again on the third day for our justification. His resurrection is our justification. Justification simply means you are declared right with God, there are no charges left against you, no accusations remaining. All wiped out. Hence no one can bring a charge or accusation against you. No more condemnation. No more guilt. No more punishment left. It's important for us to know this, because Satan is the accuser. Time and again, He will accuse you and will try to bring condemnation and guilt on you. He will try to convince you that you are suffering because of your past mistakes and all the wrong things you did. He will try to assure that you are being punished for your sins. Any challenge comes you way, He will be right there to remind you of your mistakes and will declare that you are condemned, you are guilty and this is your punishment. If you make a mistake, confess it and get rid of it according 1 John 1.9 which says 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'

Friend, Romans 8.1 says 'There is therefore now no condemnation, no guilt, no punishment for those who are in Christ Jesus.' When challenges comes, face it with your authority in the name of Jesus just like Jesus rebuked the winds and waves that were trying to stop Him. Don't allow the Devil to drag you down, He is a liar and a father of lies. Stand your ground, know your rights and privileges and declare your freedom in Christ. Declare your victory in the blood of Jesus. This is your time.