Romans 6:11 (KJV)
11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We often find ourselves in a battle with the flesh. We have trouble getting rid of those old desires and habits that pull us away from God. It can be discouraging when we stumble or when the temptations of the flesh seem overwhelming. But there is a profound truth that we must always remember.

In the eyes of the Lord, we are already perfect because of Jesus Christ. Our struggles with the flesh do not define our identity. The gospel of Jesus Christ defines who we truly are. Romans 6:11 tells us to "reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." This verse is a powerful reminder that our old sinful nature has been crucified with Christ. When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the penalty for all our sins—past, present, and future.

Because of His sacrifice, we are no longer slaves to sin. We are dead to sin and alive to God.

We cannot just understand and take this as some sort of theological concept. It is a fact and we must live out the this truth daily. In Christ, we are made perfect. God sees us as holy and righteous forever. Our perfection is not based on our performance or ability to resist temptation; it is based entirely on what Jesus has done for us. This is the gospel that set us free from the power of sin and made us perfect in Christ.

It is easy to get caught up in our struggles with the flesh and to focus on our shortcomings. But God calls us to shift our focus away from the flesh and onto the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The more we focus on the truth of the gospel, the less power the flesh will have over us.

When we fix our eyes on Jesus and the finished work of the cross, we find the strength to live in the freedom He has given us. This message of freedom is not just for us; it is for the whole world. We are called to preach the gospel to those around us, to share the good news that Jesus has set us free from sin and made us perfect in Him. 

This is the message that the world desperately needs to hear. I hope starting from today we can focus only on the gospel and turn away from our flesh since it's already dead in the eyes of God. Amen!