He Breaks the Power of Cancelled Sin

Christ not only cancels sin, but He also breaks its power. Many stop at forgiveness, rejoicing that their sins are erased. But if we stop there, we miss the deeper reality—sin’s dominion over us is shattered. Christ does not leave us forgiven yet still enslaved. He sets us free.

The finished work of Christ means that sin is not merely pardoned but rendered powerless. We are not left struggling against an enemy who has already been defeated. The old chains are broken, and we walk as new creations in Christ, not striving to overcome but resting in the One who has already overcome.

Yet, many live as if sin still holds them captive, continually wrestling in self-effort to live righteously. This is like a prisoner whose cell door has been flung open yet chooses to remain inside, believing himself still bound. But the truth is, Christ has unlocked the door. We do not have to fight for freedom—it has been given. The call is simply to walk in it.

Paul reminds us in Romans 6:6-7:
"Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin."

We are not called to battle sin in our strength but to reckon it dead. Our old self was crucified with Christ. The power of sin was broken when He declared, “It is finished.” Victory is not found in striving but in yielding to the indwelling Christ, allowing His life to be expressed through us.

Illustration: The Broken Chains

Imagine a prisoner who once wore heavy iron shackles, weighed down by their unyielding grip. One day, a king declares his freedom, shattering the chains and setting him free. Yet, out of habit, the prisoner continues walking as if still bound, his mind convinced the chains remain. But the truth is, they are gone. His freedom is real; he only needs to step forward in it.

This is the reality of life in Christ. The chains of sin are not only unlocked but destroyed. We do not live as captives striving for release. We walk as those whom Christ has already freed.

A Confident Prayer of Rest in Christ

Father, we thank You that in Christ, sin’s power is broken. We are no longer bound but free, no longer striving but resting in Your finished work. You have made us new, called us to walk in the reality of our union with Christ, and given us all we need for life and godliness. May our hearts fully embrace this truth, stepping forward in the victory You have already secured. In Christ, we rejoice. Amen.

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Devotional Credit: In Christ by E. Stanley Jones