“Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” – Romans 6:8
Scripture reading: Romans 6:1-11
Each of us, you too, have chosen a path on which to walk through 2025, as our life unfolds. Which choice have you made? It will make all the difference. There are many paths in this world, although all, except one, are on the wide highway that leads to destruction. Popular paths are that of selfishness, hatred, of spiritual carelessness, false religion and so many more.
There is, however, only one path to the glory of living with Christ in eternity. This one path is the only route worth following, because God Himself has laid the course, and the destination of this one path is the Heavenly City. It is the path of true faith. Are you on it?
Those who are, have been united by faith with Christ Jesus, our Saviour through which we share in the saving power of His atoning sacrifice. He gave His life a ransom for ours. By faith we die with Christ, and, says our text, if that is so, then we are united with Him by the bonds of love and faith.
As this year carries us into the future, let us every day in every situation remember to stay on that one path, to follow the Word of God, which leads us in truth. Stay in close union with Christ through all of life’s trials. Those on the path of dying with Christ and living in the power of His resurrection, will share forever in the joy of the Lord. We will live with Jesus forever, as our text promises us.
Suggestions for prayer
Pray for wisdom and perseverance to find and stay on that one sure path that leads to life. Thank God for the saving power of Christ’s death on the cross and find your pardon there.
Rev. Gregg V. Martin was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1977. In his years of service, he pastored a total of five congregations in three Canadian provinces. He also served for more than seven years in Latin America as a missionary providing leadership training in Reformed mission churches. He is presently retired and living in Toronto. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.