Daily Devotional
We Are Spiritually Paralyzed
“For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.”
Romans 5:6
April 5, 2024
Ponder This
Many of us do not realize we are spiritually paralyzed. You may think, I’m not weak: I lift weights; I’m very strong. I’m not talking about physical weakness. You may think, I’m not weak: I have a PhD. I’m not talking about intellectual weakness. You may think, I’m not weak: I have a million dollars in the bank. I’m not talking about financial weakness. I’m talking about spiritual weakness that has paralyzed you.
Our weakness is that we don’t have the strength to be godly. God’s plan for all of us is that we be godly. But we don’t have the strength. I don’t care how hard you try: you don’t have what it takes to be godly. You may be strong to do as you want, but you’re not strong to do as you ought. While we were yet without strength, Christ died for the ungodly. The primary source of our weakness is sin, the paralyzing force of our sin is that we cannot be what God would have us to be. But Christ has died for us in our greatest weakness.
- What are some weaknesses you often feel? Why do you think we often forget about our spiritual weakness?
- How can you seek to be godly in God’s strength?
Practice This
Pray for someone you know who needs to work in God’s strength.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
