23/04/2026
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL 2026*
THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2026
*SIN CANNOT DOMINATE YOU*
“For sin shall not have dominion over you, because you are under grace and not under the law.” Romans 6:14 KJV
Oftentimes, people ask me the question, Brother Mike, are you saying that now that I am righteous, I can go and start sinning? If such questions are not asked, I will be surprised. Shall we continue in sin? Are you now saying that, now that I am righteous, I can be living in sin? No! The truth is that you cannot enjoy sin again. Even when you try to, you will discover that it is not working.
Why? Because your nature has changed, not by your effort, but because of what Jesus did in you. The problem we have been experiencing in the body of Christ is that people are trying to live for Christ when they have not accepted His righteousness. If you don’t first accept it, you can never live for Him, and your struggle with sin will continue.
Sin shall not have dominion over you because you are not under the law, but under grace. Grace is unmerited, unearned, and undeserved. You didn't work for it, you didn't earn it, and you didn't deserve it.
You are not qualified for it, but He gave it to you anyway. Sin cannot dominate those who enjoy grace. But for those who are trying to please God, sin will always dominate them.
The Holy Spirit said to me: Don’t try to be a Christian. Many church folks are trying to be Christian by trying to please God. You cannot succeed. Brother Mike, what should I do? Just make sure you are in Christ. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Once you are in Christ, you will discover that you will be living for God.
For as he is, so are we. And the only way you can be in Christ is to establish your righteousness. Your sin cannot unravel this righteousness. Your mistakes cannot change it. It is eternal. It is given to you by God. So, it is divine and holy. The things you do will not change it. It is constant.
Further Reading:
Romans 6:1-18.
Daily Bible Reading:
Morning - 2 Samuel 16-18, Evening - Luke 17:20-37