Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. This can mean to follow Jesus’ example, imitate or copy His spirit or to take Him as our instructor. We have to look to Him and the Holy Spirit. If I look to myself very long I can quickly go to some dark and evil places.
Romans 13:12 suggests that we “cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” How do we do that? Follow Jesus’ example. He was only about the Father’s business; He went off in solitude to pray to His Father and when tempted in the desert He referred to the word of God that was written on His heart. Today we can look to Him, go and pray and seek His Word for His example.
Will you cover yourself by living as Jesus did?
Today’s Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of Jesus. Thank You for offering Your cloak to cover me. I will look to You today and I thank You for covering up my evil desires. Thank You for giving me Your armor of light to protect me from the evil one and myself. Your protection and love is all I need. I turn to You now O LORD; teach me Your ways. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
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