Daily Devotional

SIN WEAKENS, AND GOD CLEANSES AND STRENGTHENS

April 25

eloved, sin weakens you as it did Samson in the Bible. Remember how strong he was. He could not be defeated by any mortal man, or even a thousand men. Samson was self-deceived because his destruction took place over time. He thought that he could sin and live his own life and get away with it. He was terribly wrong! God watched him make his own way in his walk with God. He chose to have the luxury of living in sin and self-will for so long that he wore out the mercy and grace of his Father God. God is indeed long suffering (he allows much space for error) convicting and convincing people of their need for personal holiness and responsibility for their sins. However, Samson's situation proves that God has limits for you and your willing toleration of sin in your personal life. To the men and women who enjoy the luxury of sin in their lives (hidden sins such as pornography, gossip, judgments etc.) these sins will overtake you and your fall will be hard like Samson's. It is far better if you will decide to do real business with your Father. You can cleanse yourself through the blood and word of God and move on to the greater things of God in your life. You must stop making excuses. "I am only human" doesn't excuse sinful behavior. You are to "put to death the deeds of the flesh" (Romans 8:13) and "put on the Lord Jesus, as one puts on a garment." (Romans 13:14) The Holy Spirit will help and deliver any child of God who gets serious about personal victory and holiness. He will be in your life instantly when you decide to go much higher in victory and joy of the Lord. It is time for a change in your life. Pray, fast and break your own stubborn will and excuses for sin. Call unto God, your Father and say, "Father, I am tired of living this way. I want real victory in my life. I ask you to send the power of the Holy Spirit, and cover me with the blood of Jesus. Help me to rise up from this place of lame excuses and become the true warrior that you have called me to be." Good prayer beloved!

Prayer

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Lord in Heaven, I have been lulled to sleep in my sin. I have grown accustomed to allowing sinful attitudes and actions for so long that they have become a part of my nature and life. Forgive me for these in Jesus' name. Deliver me and set me in a large place in your love, in Jesus' name, amen!