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Topic: Walking in Newness of Life
WEEK 45: (Nov 24th – Nov 30th)
Release Date: November 25th
WEEKLY BIBLE READING:
Romans 6:3-5
[3]Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
[4]Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
[5]For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
INTERPRETATION
As believers in Christ, we are called to walk in the newness of life — a life that has been transformed by the power of the gospel. This transformation is not merely a change in behavior or appearance, but a radical internal revolution that results from receiving the Divine Life, the very life of God Himself. The Bible tells us that when we come to Christ, we are born again, and our old nature is crucified with Him. In Romans 6:4, Paul writes, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” This new life is a divine transformation. It is a life that is no longer governed by sin but by the Spirit of God. It is a life that no longer seeks its own pleasure, but seeks to glorify God in all things. The old man—our sinful nature—is buried, and we are raised to walk in the power of Christ’s resurrection.
In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul further emphasizes this truth, stating, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” This verse speaks of a radical change, one that comes with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. The old life of sin, shame, and separation from God has been replaced by a new life that reflects God’s holiness, love, and righteousness.
This newness of life is not something we can attain through our own efforts. It is God’s work within us, made possible by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Romans 8:11 says, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead empowers us to live according to God’s will. We are no longer slaves to sin, but we are empowered by the Spirit to live victoriously over sin and death.
The power of the new life is not only about being freed from sin but also about being transformed into the image of Christ. In Romans 6:11, Paul encourages believers to “count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” The new life enables us to live in union with Christ, drawing from His strength and grace to live the life He has called us to. The Divine Life is not just a static reality, but it’s a dynamic force that changes the way we think, speak, and act.
While the new life in Christ is a gift, it also comes with certain responsibilities. We are called to live according to the protocols of this new life, which means that we must live in a way that reflects our identity in Christ.
In conclusion, walking in the newness of life is not just a theological concept—it is a practical, everyday reality. It is the life we live when we are born again, empowered by the Spirit, and committed to following Christ. As we yield to the power of the Holy Spirit and walk in obedience, holiness, and love, we reflect the transformative power of God’s Divine Life in us. May we be diligent in living out this newness of life, so that the world may see and know the power of the gospel and the glory of our God.
PRAYER
Jehovah, Jesus Christ, Holy Michael.
Dear Father, we ask for grace to remain submitted to the protocols of the Divine Life, yielding ourselves daily to obey your Divine Will. In all our dealings, cause the power of the resurrection to made manifest in our lives in Jesus’ name. Amen.