Day 2: Practicing Church

Daily Devotional

Romans 6:4

4 “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”

Buried with Christ and raised to a new life for him… This verse states that the moment we accepted Christ and believed in him was the moment that our old ways of living have died. And as it was with Christ, God, through his glorious power gave us a new life to live. Hence, we are “dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 6:11). Therefore, we have a new life to live, not for ourselves, but ultimately for God. Consider the habits that need to change and what you have to do to live like Jesus. As you have been raised with Christ, live this new life by practicing God’s ways everyday.

Weekly Application

As followers of Christ, it’s important not just to hear and know the Word of God, but to put it into practice in our daily lives. Start your day by asking the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you each day. As you set your mind on the things that the Holy Spirit wants, He will show you opportunities to put your faith into action. Live out your faith with at least one person each day this week by serving them and loving them as the Holy Spirit leads. You may be led to offer a listening ear to someone who is going through a tough season or to give a portion of your time or resources to someone in need. Have high expectations of what God can do, and ask Him to guide you each step of the way.