The word 'condemnation' here is 'katakrima' in Greek, which means 'an adverse sentence, or a condemning verdict', from the root word 'krino' meaning 'to judge against, to punish, to sentence, to damn, to condemn'.
In other words, this word 'katakrima' speaks of 'a guilty verdict' followed by a judgement and punishment. And that's exactly what the devil wants you to think you are - guilty as a criminal, and then judged, punished, and condemned!
Note: This word 'katakrima' is where the English word 'crime' comes from!
How many of you have recently been 'haunted' by a past? It may be a past mistake, a past failure, a past hurt, a past disappointment, a past relationship, or even a guilt feeling that just can't seem to go away! You have even tried every means to forget those past, but somehow all of a sudden, those past memories just came rushing back at you. Some even have nightmares that reminded you of those past!
To 'rub salt to the wound', the devil would then try every way to keep reminding you of those past, making you feel so 'rotten' about yourself so much so that you have no more strength and courage to look forward in life. Now that's what he does best! After all, his name is called 'ha satan', literally meaning the accuser or the condemner! In fact, Revelation 12:10 says 'he (the accuser of our brethren) accuses our brethren day and night'! In other words, his job is to 'point fingers' at you day and night!
But thank God Revelation 12:11 then says, 'And they (God's people) overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony...'!
Now that's great news!
Know that some 2,000 years ago, Jesus has been condemned on the cross, so now you don't need to be!
And His blood has already been shed for the forgiveness of your sins (and that includes all your past!).
Let's look at Romans 8:1 again. Notice the word 'now' here? This word is 'nun' (pronounced 'noon') in Greek, which simply means 'now, present time, at present'.
And who are those in Christ Jesus? That's you and I - the believers of the Lord Jesus Christ!
I can now phrase Romans 8:1 this way: "There is now, present time, at present no 'guilty verdict' for a believer of the Lord Jesus Christ!"
Praise God! And you know what? It means you are set free and so free from any guilt! Because He has carried them all!
Therefore, don't 'punish' or 'incriminate' yourself any further. The devil will always want you to think that you are cursed, 'beyond help' and 'deserving of further punishment', and he will always make you think that you are still being punished and will never find a way out. But he's a liar, a deceiver! (see Revelation 12:9)
Shut your ears from the deceiver's words, and hear the Word of God instead!
Jesus says 'you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free' (John 8:32).
You may be searching the world over, but the truth is the only place you can find no condemnation ('katakrima') is in Christ Jesus!
People of God, will you allow the Lord Jesus Christ to love and embrace you all over again? He is here for you now. Know that you are never too 'filthy' for Him to love and embrace, no matter what had happened in your past. There's really nothing too 'filthy' that He cannot carry for you. After all, He was counted as a 'criminal' more filthy than a murderer, when the people chose to ask for Barabbas (a murderer) to be released instead of Him (see Luke 23:18-19).
Indeed, this is a time to throw away your 'scribbled, crumpled, messed-up paper of your past' and receive 'a fresh new piece of paper' from the Lord. I saw a vision of a beautiful spectrum of colours on a new piece of paper (like that of a rainbow, but much more heavenly than any rainbow I have ever seen on earth) while praying for someone recently.
I then heard these words from the Lord:
"Don't be afraid to start anew again. Let go of those past to Me. I have carried them all. My grace is rich enough for you to start afresh and anew. This is a time to consecrate yourself before Me again, and watch how I am going to do new things in your life in the days ahead."
Note: 'To consecrate' is 'to dedicate oneself for the Lord to begin working afresh and anew'.
"Don't be afraid to start anew again. Let go of those past to Me. I have carried them all. My grace is rich enough for you to start afresh and anew. This is a time to consecrate yourself before Me again, and watch how I am going to do new things in your life in the days ahead."
Note: 'To consecrate' is 'to dedicate oneself for the Lord to begin working afresh and anew'.
