There’s No more Condemnation

By Tosin Lawal

Devotional Reading: Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 HCSB

Condemnation can hinder your ability to share the gospel effectively because it comes with thoughts and feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy. When you perceive struggles in your life that you have not yet overcome, the enemy can start to make you feel that you cannot minister effectively. This can result in a lack of confidence and boldness in sharing the message of Jesus with others.

If you find yourself struggling with condemnation and feeling unworthy, it may be a sign that you are not fully resting in the finished work of Christ. When you look to yourself and seek to be righteous through your own efforts, you will always feel incomplete and inadequate to do the work of the Lord.

However, when you are rooted in the amazing works and accomplishments of Jesus, condemnation loses its grip on you. It’s essential to trust and rely on Jesus, just as you want others to do. Remember that you are loved by God, and it doesn’t take a trophy to make Him proud of you. He wants you to work from a place of rest and trust in His finished work.

As you consistently rest in the finished work of Christ, your mind will align with your identity in Christ, and your experiences will follow suit. Your struggles will become a thing of the past, and you will walk in victory.

When you preach and teach, let your confidence and boldness be rooted in what Jesus has done for you. Don’t just teach others; teach yourself as well. Speak truth to your own mind and heart regularly. As you do this, your life will be transformed, and you will have the confidence to share the gospel with others.

Prayer and Confession
I am in union with Christ Jesus, hence there is condemnation for me. I have confidence in the finished work of Christ. I do not have a righteousness of my own.

Further Readings: Romans 8, Galatians 3:1-14