For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 (NKJV)
Yesterday we began a new series about the unique power we have as believers for our relationships. But before we get into that, let’s cover why you can be sure that you have this power in you.
Under the old agreement before Jesus, people had to follow a long list of rules perfectly to try to earn a type of limited right standing with God. (See Deuteronomy 6:24–25.) But that is not what it’s like now. As believers after the cross, in order to be in right standing with God and to have His blessings—His favour, His presence and His power flowing in and through your life—you simply need to give your life to Christ. Then, as a new creation in Christ, you are gifted right standing with God.
How does this apply to relationships? Well, as a believer, you have God’s power and ability available for your relationships every day, no matter what. This power isn’t just there when you behave perfectly or try to earn it somehow. It is always there.
As you read today, I hope this message sinks in because out of all the relationship books you can read and all the things you can try, this message is the cornerstone of all great relationships.
God’s power and ability is within you to build great relationships! Stop trying to earn it and start believing it, because with His power in you, you can create the relationships of your dreams!
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