Why does death seem to reign supreme? No matter how much we try to escape it or how invincible we may feel, death is inevitable for us all. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers the question we all face daily.
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[00:00:08] Adam Fell by Dr. Michael Youssef
[00:00:13] Why does death seem to reign supreme?
[00:00:17] No matter how much we try to escape it or how invincible we may feel, death is inevitable
[00:00:23] for us all.
[00:00:25] In Romans 5-12-14, the apostle Paul shares why.
[00:00:31] It was Adam's sin against God that first activated the power of sin, bringing physical and spiritual
[00:00:37] death upon both himself and all his descendants.
[00:00:41] But don't misunderstand this.
[00:00:43] Paul is not saying that sin and rebellion originated in Adam, for sin and rebellion
[00:00:48] against God began in Satan's mind.
[00:00:52] Satan tempted Adam, but Adam had a choice.
[00:00:56] Should I obey Satan or obey God?
[00:00:59] My friend, you and I face this same question every single day.
[00:01:04] Inside each of us two natures are fighting—the flesh against the spirit and the spirit against
[00:01:11] the flesh.
[00:01:12] And this is even true for those of us who enjoy new life in Christ.
[00:01:17] By obeying Satan, Adam fell, and the poison of the forbidden fruit was death not only for
[00:01:22] Adam but for all his descendants—meaning you, me, and everyone who has ever lived.
[00:01:30] But the Scripture makes it very clear that while we are all born in sin, by nature
[00:01:35] and enmity with God, only the cross of Jesus Christ can rescue us from our sin and
[00:01:41] transform us into the likeness of Christ.
[00:01:44] Adam fell, but Christ arose, and now in Christ the believer wins.
[00:01:52] Where in your life are you being tempted?
[00:01:55] Fight back now by sharing your struggle with a fellow believer.
[00:02:01] Let's pray together.
[00:02:02] Lord, thank You that in Christ we win.
[00:02:06] We know Your Spirit will have the victory in our hearts and bring us closer and
[00:02:10] closer to Christ's likeness.
[00:02:13] We long to be like our Savior.
[00:02:16] May we keep in step with Your Spirit and always give things for the changes that
[00:02:21] You are working in our hearts.
[00:02:24] We pray this in the name of Jesus.
[00:02:26] Amen.
[00:02:27] Do you know where to turn in brokenness?
[00:02:30] Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God?
[00:02:36] In a heart for God, lessons from the life of David, Dr. Michael Yusef takes you on a journey
[00:02:42] through the highs and the lows of David's life.
[00:02:45] As you experience David's most desperate cries and the psalms,
[00:02:49] you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God.
[00:02:54] As you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to
[00:03:00] Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His kingdom.
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