God’s Mission
Romans 8:1-4
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us (“Fulfilled” in KJV), who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
~ Apostle Paul
When we say Jesus is not merely a law-keeper, but more so a law-fulfiller, it has impact that beyond Himself. Depending on your perspective, you could say that Jesus fulfilled the law for Himself – and that would be true.
God the Father gave Him a body (Hebrews 10:5) and with that body He fulfilled the Law. You could also say that Jesus fulfilled the law for God the Father. Many times Jesus said that He was doing the will of His Father (John 6:38 for instance). Romans 8:4 points out yet another view – that Jesus fulfilled the Law for our benefit – those who “do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit”.
His fulfillment means no condemnation for us sinners. Jesus uses the “Law of the Spirit who gives life” to “set us free from the law of sin and death”. Jesus is dealing with all the laws for our benefit.
Thank You Jesus!
Prayer
Jesus Christ, You sent the Holy Spirit to guide us into all the truth. We pray that You would have Him guide us into the truth of Your word by helping us to grasp, discern, and apply the spirit of the law that we may fulfill it to the glory of God our Father. Amen.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 119:129-136 (Peh, 17th letter)
- Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them. - The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple. - I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands. - Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do
to those who love your name. - Direct my footsteps according to
your word; let no sin rule over me. - Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may obey your precepts. - Make your face shine on your servant
and teach me your decrees. - Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
Proverbs 3:21
Do not let wisdom and understanding out of your
sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
2 Corinthians 4:6
God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
Here is a stop and pause moment: Ask yourself this: Do I view God’s statutes as wonderful? What are the implications of your answer? Write them down.
Journal Prompt: Do you view God's
statutes as wonderful? What are the
implications of your answer?
