TeaTime Devotional April 17th, 2025

Written By:  Jean Johnson

Scripture:   Romans 6:8 (KJV)

"Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him."

Testimony:

As we journey through this week, remember that Jesus rose on the third day. I want to share how Romans 6:8 guided me when I fully dedicated my life to God. My old self was crucified at that moment, symbolizing a personal resurrection and transformation. I experienced the death of my old ways and was reborn into a new life through Christ. This realization has shown me that embracing new perspectives and habits can lead to profound personal growth. Through Christ's promise of resurrection, we can find hope and renewal by welcoming positive changes and new beginnings into our lives. The old has passed away, and now, through resurrection, we walk in the newness of Christ.

Edify:

Through His resurrection, Jesus offers us all the promise of renewal. Romans 6:8 powerfully encapsulates the essence of the spiritual journey that begins when anyone commits their life to God. In that moment, their old self is crucified, marking the start of their resurrection journey. During this season, let's remember that embracing new perspectives and habits can lead to significant personal growth. With the promise of Christ's resurrection, we can discover hope and renewal by inviting positive changes and fresh beginnings into our lives. As the old ways fade away, we are reborn through resurrection, walking in the newness that Christ offers. This truth reminds us that, just as Christ was resurrected, we too have the opportunity to undergo a transformative renewal through Him.

Apply:

Reflecting on Jesus' promise of renewal through His resurrection, we believe that we will also live with Him. This is more than a historical event; it is a spiritual truth inviting each of us to experience a personal resurrection. Take time to reflect on areas in your life where you feel constrained by old habits or perspectives. Just as I found renewal by living fully for God, you too can seize this chance to let go of what holds you back. Allow yourself the freedom to walk in the newness of Christ. By doing so, you'll experience the same transformative renewal that Christ's resurrection promises. Remember, just as Christ was resurrected, you can be reborn into a new life filled with purpose, hope, and redemption.