“For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me” (Romans 15:3).
TEXT — Romans 15:1-13
Message
The first man and woman fell into the sin of disobedience and lost their dominion. This careless exercise of their freewill plunged them and the entire human race into a state of sinfulness, depravity, guilt and shame. In essence, choosing to rebel against God, mankind willingly surrendered the crown of dominion over the earth to Satan whose aim is to steal, kill and destroy. Consequently, sickness, defeat, oppression and affliction became the portion of the human race.
Apostle Paul writes on the need for the strong to bear the infirmities of the weak. He instructs that we please not ourselves but to love our neighbours for their edification as Christ pleased not Himself but took on man’s reproach and died to restore his dominion. Jesus came to confirm the promise that the seed of the woman, the root of Jesse, will bruise the head of the devil. This redemptive work of Christ is for both Jews and Gentiles, as prophesied by Isaiah.
By Christ’s sacrificial death, He has conquered the powers of darkness, perfected the work of salvation and reclaimed man’s stolen glory. He was reproached and died the death of a common sinner while He was sinless. At the completion of the great task, Jesus said, “It is finished” – signifying that the work of redemption was completed and mankind totally liberated from the captivity of Satan.
You have no reason to remain in bondage after Christ’s redemptive work. Satan’s head has been bruised on the cross for your sake; principalities and powers have been disgraced, sicknesses and diseases have been taken away by His stripes, and the curse of the law is broken. Nothing is holding you bound except your doubts and unbelief. Shake them off now and pray until your dominion is fully restored.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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Very useful in my family devotion.
Also for my friends and relation whenever I send to them.
Romans 15:1 We then that are STRONG ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
To be strong may mean to be Stronger in faith, grace and other things in which others might be weak: STRONG in Spiritual Stamina; Supernatural Talent; Super; Abundant blessings (having surplus money and materials things of life); Salient or access to Opportunities; Special Skills acquired through privileged trainings; Physical health as result of your genotype and blood group.
You shouldn’t despise others who do not possess these or manifest less abilities or agility, but recognize that you are who you are, only, by the grace of God.
PRAYER:
O LORD help me to think soberly and walk gratefully, helping others am better than.
O LORD bring me out of my weaknesses and make me STRONG!
I’m not a member of the Deeper life bible church. But I enjoy reading the “higher every day “ everyday and it’s been changing me . I’ve also tried to the get the daily manna app on AppStore but it looks like it’s only available for android and not apple devices.
Very useful in my family devotion.
Also for my friends and relation whenever I send to them.
I claim my dominions restoration in Jesus name🙏
Romans 15:1 We then that are STRONG ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
To be strong may mean to be Stronger in faith, grace and other things in which others might be weak: STRONG in Spiritual Stamina; Supernatural Talent; Super; Abundant blessings (having surplus money and materials things of life); Salient or access to Opportunities; Special Skills acquired through privileged trainings; Physical health as result of your genotype and blood group.
You shouldn’t despise others who do not possess these or manifest less abilities or agility, but recognize that you are who you are, only, by the grace of God.
PRAYER:
O LORD help me to think soberly and walk gratefully, helping others am better than.
O LORD bring me out of my weaknesses and make me STRONG!
I’m not a member of the Deeper life bible church. But I enjoy reading the “higher every day “ everyday and it’s been changing me . I’ve also tried to the get the daily manna app on AppStore but it looks like it’s only available for android and not apple devices.
It’s a very good bible app that helps to transform lives.God bless you for expanding his kingdom 💥💥