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DAY 4: Grace Does Not Condemn

In the Old Testament, the Covenant came before the Law (Genesis 12), and the verdict came before the performance (Leviticus 16). Before the cross of Christ, God set a system in place that would atone for the sins of His people. Grace was not plan B or an afterthought, but rather the all-knowing God knew we would all need the net of grace to catch us when we fall.

A powerful thing about grace is that it is not isolated from the truth. When Jesus stood between the woman caught in adultery and the men about to stone her, He did not condone her sin and brush it under the rug. Because of His great love for her, with grace on His tongue, He spoke truth to her, and He does the same for you.

The devil is only capable of speaking lies, and his ancient tactics have not changed. He wants you to eat, sleep, and breathe condemnation. He wants you to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The devil accuses you, labels you, and deems you unfit for use, but only Jesus has the authority to tell you who you are.

As a new creation in Christ, you don’t have to live the same life of sin. Listen to The Holy Spirit as He convicts you and invites you to repent of sin and live in the power of the blood of Jesus.