SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 15
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart:
Romans 6:11, “Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
The Greek word for “reckon” is a mathematical term.
Paul used this word to convey that Christ as our relationship with sin is just as reliable as a mathematical equation.
He meant that we could rely upon Christ as our relationship with sin just as we rely upon the fact that 2 + 2 = 4.
When you wake up in the morning and it is stormy weather outside and the power has gone out, it does not change the fact that 2 + 2 = 4.
Whether it is good weather or bad weather any kind of weather this equation will always hold true.
In the realm of the Spirit, to reckon means to trust and rely upon what exists in that realm.
What exists there?
Victory over sin in Christ Jesus!
No wonder Paul broke forth in Romans 7:25 and declared, “Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!”.
At that moment he saw Christ as his relationship with sin
Sin could no longer intimidate him.
He was freed from the torment of sin because he saw his new relationship with sin in the Person of Christ.
Instead of living in the mode of being miserable and wretched, he started living in the mode of thanksgiving.
When we experience Christ in this way as our relationship to sin the church increasingly becomes a life-giving expression of Him.
Until Tomorrow
With a Shepherd’s Love
Pastor
TODAY’S PRAYER LIST
Amy Garner’s Dad
Charlene Palmer
Dr. Don Davis
Freddie May’s Mom
John McClain
Kathi Mabe
Rose Fuller
Terrell Loyd
Tom Witcher
Wes Knight
Ann Sullivan – Paula’s Friend
Bentley Smith
James Garner’s Friend
Kim McClain’s Mother
Lonzo Christian
Ashley Burn’s Sisters
Bill Moody
Charlie Sessom – Waiting
Colby/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Greg Payne – Lisa’s Brother
Hanna Hall – Pray for Grace
Kenny & Nora Allison
Kimberly – Dustin’s Sister
Larry Barker
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Paula Ferus’ Missionary Friend
Ricky Stubbs
Rod Gustafson – Cancer
Roseleigh Osborn
Scott Lanier – Linda’s Son
Shaelyn – Jill’s Friend
Sheila Simmon’s Cousin
Tammy Shellnut’s Mother/Dad