30 Days to Confident Faithნიმუში

Devotional:
Paul wrote this to the Roman church, a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers who were wrestling with guilt, legalism, and their understanding of grace. In the previous chapters, Paul lays out the reality of sin and humanity’s desperate need for salvation. Romans 8 begins with a declaration of freedom: if you are in Christ, condemnation no longer has a hold on you.

In Paul’s day, “condemnation” wasn’t just an emotion; it was a legal verdict. To be condemned meant you were declared guilty and deserving of punishment. But because of Jesus, the verdict has changed. If you belong to Him, you’ve been acquitted. The case against you is closed.

Many Christians struggle with shame, carrying guilt for sins God has already forgiven. But Romans 8 reminds us that Jesus’ sacrifice fully covered our sin. This doesn’t give us a license to sin—it gives us confidence to live in freedom. You don’t have to prove yourself worthy of His forgiveness; you simply have to receive it.

Thought to Ponder:
Am I living in the freedom of forgiveness, or am I still carrying condemnation Jesus already paid for?

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for taking my guilt and shame on the cross. Help me to walk in the freedom of Your forgiveness and reject every lie of condemnation. Amen.