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Podcast 43.5 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
No condemnation now I dread
Jesus and all in Him is mine
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESV
I am in Christ. I need not fear any condemnation. Might it come? Sure. May belonging to Jesus actually bring it? Absolutely. But it will not affect my eternal standing in Christ. It is truly as if there is no condemnation because being in Jesus spares me of its consequences.
Alive in Him my living Head
And clothed in righteousness divine
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness…Isaiah 61:10a ESV
Even if I die, yet will I live. He has clothed me with the garments of salvation and will cover me with His righteousness. I have no righteousness on my own. It all belongs to Jesus. I give Him praise because He clothes me with it. I greatly rejoice in Him.
Bold I approach th’eternal throne
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV
Free of condemnation and clothed in righteousness I boldly approach His eternal throne. Why? Because I face trouble in this life and long to go to the One who is bigger than my biggest problem. To know I can not only come, but come with confidence, is such a blessing.
And claim the crown through Christ my own
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV
And not only come, but come to claim a crown. And just what kind of crown, the crown of life. Even if I have to pass through death to make my claim I am not afraid. Because I love Him I believe He will help me to be steadfast under trial. I love Him because He loved me first.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.
No condemnation now I dread
Jesus and all in Him is mine
Alive in Him my living Head
And clothed in righteousness divine
Bold I approach th’eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, Be Resonant.
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