I am free forever from condemnation!

Rm 8:1-2  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.

Rm 8:5b but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Rm 8:10 But if Christ lives in you, … , the spirit is alive because of [the] righteousness [that He imputes to you]. (Amp)

I do not remember being told how to set my mind on the things of the spirit or hearing anyone talk about the basics in milk.

The focus has been on the imperative changes I must make rather than what God has already done. Therefore I always felt under judgment.

Fathers and mothers can be especially good at condemnation, guilt and shame.

Paul says, “therefore there is NOW no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”.

I need the milk of the Word of God to acquire these words, this perspective and this renewing of the mind.

Fear of abandonment and rejection have driven my life. They are driving force behind my desire to please people, gain their trust and respect. They are the reason my anger is triggered when I am dis-respected.

I must grasp in my inner most being that God’s words are true.  That He is not fickle and waiting to see if I have been naughty or nice.  There simply is “NOW no condemnation.”

I must grasp that friendship with God is more valuable than friendship with friends.  My fear of their words, abandonment and rejection must stop pulling my life from one side of the road to the other.

I must grasp that knowing the King is the basis of confidence when any accuser is speaking. The King will say, “this one is my child.  He has fumbled his assignment and learned from it.  There is NOW no condemnation”.

I must grasp again on what the King has said. “I am the sheep of His pasture.”  I am under His care. He is my protector. He is my provider.  And I am part of His wealth. He will not part with me ever. I am part of His inheritance. The Father is also guarding me.

Still Revelation tells us we will be accused.  Yet, “there is NOW no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Did I hear that?  Did I hear it?  I am “in Christ Jesus”.  I am in the one and only son of God who the Father loves.  I am in Him.

The Father has finished pouring out condemnation and judgment on Jesus.  He finished that at the cross.  It was finished completely.

Therefore there is now NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus.

I must still get it.

Maybe that is why Paul prayed, “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Eph 3:16-17