Wednesday, February 19’s devotional. “For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (Romans 6:5, CSB)
When Jesus rose from the grave, He wasn’t just resuscitated—He was resurrected into a new kind of life, one that would never again be touched by death. Paul declares that those who are united with Christ in His death will also be united with Him in His resurrection. Mark put it this way: “Your union with Christ is not just about dying to sin—it’s about rising to new life. His resurrection power now works in you, enabling you to walk in victory.”
Too often, believers live as if they are still in the grave. They continue to struggle under the weight of sin, forgetting that Christ has already conquered it. Mark explained, “If you are in Christ, you have been raised with Him. You are no longer bound to the old patterns of sin—you are free to live righteously.” This is not just a future promise; it is a present reality.
Paul says, “We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be rendered powerless, so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin.” (Romans 6:6, CSB). Sin is powerless over you because your old self has been put to death. The only reason sin has any influence in your life is if you allow it to. The Christian life is not about trying to earn righteousness—it is about living in the righteousness already given through Christ’s resurrection.
But this new life is not passive. Walking in resurrection life requires a conscious, daily decision to reject sin and embrace righteousness. It is not automatic. It is a battle, but it is a battle fought from victory, not for victory. Since we are already raised with Christ, we must actively live as those who are alive to God.
So how can you walk in your new identity today? Take one practical step to live out your resurrection life. Maybe it’s turning away from a specific sin, maybe it’s choosing obedience in a difficult area. Whatever it is, live today as someone who has been raised from the dead.
Application:
Write down one way you can actively walk in your new identity in Christ today. Commit to living in the resurrection power He has given you.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for uniting me with Christ in His resurrection. Help me to live as one who has been raised from the dead, walking in righteousness and victory over sin. Amen.
This devotional content is not penned by the preacher. It is derived from the sermon notes. We aim to provide bite-sized reflections throughout the week for devotion and reflection.