Your position and your condition 

‘In him we have redemption through his blood.’ Ephesians 1:7 NIV 

Stop worrying about your condition and start focusing on your position! You see, your condition will never change until you understand your position. Any condition is temporary; they come and go, but your position ‘in Him’ is eternal. Paul says, ‘If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation’ (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV). That means you’re forgiven, redeemed, and perfected in the eyes of God – present tense! Redemption means ‘payment of ransom.’ It depicts God holding you in prison under a death sentence, because of your sin. But when He sees the blood of Jesus, all claims against you are thrown out of court; your prison door swings open and you’re free. Awesome! No matter how hard you try or how dedicated you become, you couldn’t, in 50 lifetimes, pay off your debt. Only Jesus could do that because only He could offer a life completely free from sin. But it’s not enough to issue a declaration of emancipation – the slaves need to know about it and the last person on earth who wants them to know is the slave master. You see, if you don’t know you’re free, you’ll remain in bondage in your mind and you live accordingly. So when the devil points to your condition, remind him of your position. Tell him, ‘Some areas may be under construction, but I’m still loved, accepted and approved 100 per cent by God!’

Prayer Point:

Thank you, Lord, that You have placed me 'in Christ'. Help me to grow in my knowledge of You as my Father, and also in my identity as Your child – chosen and beloved. Help me to understand the position of grace in which You have placed me, and the inheritance You have planned for me. You are truly wonderful, Lord, and I love You!