WATCHMAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT FIRST FRUIT FASTING FELLOWSHIP 2026 (MARCH EDITION) Day 1
Theme: EMANCIPATION OF THE EMASCULATED
Texts: Isa. 53:10-11; Lk. 13:16, 19:10; Jn. 19:30; Heb. 2:15
The
events of our time vividly attest to the truth that the return of the Lord is imminent (Lk. 21:25-28,31). The devils knowing this, are vigorously working with all manner of strategies to weaken, distract, disorganize, disorient and destroy God’s people in particular (Jn. 10:10; Eph. 4:14, 6:11-13; 2Thess. 2:7-11).
This month, we shall be giving
keys to assist victims of the operation of the power of darkness who have been weakened or disoriented to enjoy durable freedom. (
NB. The Emasculated are people weakened, deprived of full force or vigor; made feeble. Emancipation is the act or process of setting one free).
Our texts point to the purpose and perfect work of the Messiah for mankind, which should make every believer lead a glorious life in all ramifications; but this unfortunately, is not the case.
We shall be looking at the following subtopics:
(A) Perpetual Victory Over Sin (B) The Power Of Prayer (C) Freedom For The Prey And The Captives.
Today, we shall consider:
- Topic: PERPETUAL VICTORY OVER SIN
- Subtexts: Rom. 6:14, 7:14-25; 1Jn. 3:5-10
To better appreciate the message, there is
need for some illumination on the concept of sin. In the New Testament, the word “sin” as a verb came from the Greek word “Hamartano” which literally means
To miss the mark, to err especially (morally) to sin.
Hamartia is the noun and literally means
‘amissing of the mark.
Hamartia is the most comprehensive term for moral
deviations. It is
used of sin as a principle or source of action or an inward element producing acts (Rom. 3:9, 5:12,13,20, 6:1-2, 7:7,8,9-13). So, through the holiness of the law, the true nature of sin was designed to be manifested to the conscience..
It was used of sin as an organized power acting through the members of the body, though the seat
of sin is in the will [the body is the organic instrument]. This governing principle was also personified (Rom. 6:6,12,14,17,20,22, 8:2; 1Cor. 15:56).
It was used of sin as a typification of guilt–offering
indicating that God dealt with Christ as He must deal with sin (2Cor. 5:21).
Now,
our subject has to do with maintaining a healthy spiritual life where the activities of this principle or working or organized power is not visible or felt.
It is noteworthy that the
perfect work at Calvary should make every believer enjoy a praise worthy life (Phil. 2:15), but what is seen amongst many is a lackluster life. This is probably due to ignorance on the side of many (Eccl. 10:15; Hos. 4:6; Jn. 8:12,32 cp. 1Jn. 1:8-10, 2:12- 13) or due to lack of quest to perspire (Prov. 24:10).
There are basic truths that a believer must know:
Man is tripartite in nature composed of spirit, soul and body (1Thess. 5:23; Heb. 4:12). At salvation, the
spirit is regenerated to acquire the nature of God and is powered by God’s kind of life (Jn. 3:3,5-8; 2Cor. 5:17,21; Eph. 2:4-6).
The
soul is like a link that connects the spirit which
operates in God’s realm and the body that is in contact with the earthly realm. The soul is the store house of resources for the wellbeing of an individual and holds sway over the body (Prov. 4:23, 14:30, 18:14; Matt.
15:10-11, 17-20). It is the seat of one’s personality:
emotion, thought, perception, will, volition, affection, intellect and consciousness.
The
body is the tabernacle that houses the invisible components of a man, and serves as the medium/vehicle of interacting with earthly space.
The irreplaceable place of the soul is portrayed in the inspired injunctions to new believers to give it attention (Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 1:18; 1Pt. 1:14, 2:2). The believer must know that at salvation, one is brought into a world laddened with pitfalls and devices that can truncate the journey to glory: the enemies being his old nature and fallen angels (Rom. 7:20-24; Eph. 6:11-13).
These antagonists will
usually overcome anyone that does not have a quest to stand strong and advance in the kingdom (Matt. 11:12, 5:6; Lk. 13:24; Phil. 3:7-14 ct. 2Tim. 4:10).
Progress comes through: Consuming the word, habitually (Deut. 6:6-9; Jos. 1:8; Ps. 1:1-3, 119:165; 1Pt. 2:2);
Committing to the word (Deut. 6:23-25, 10:12,13; Ps. 119:128,134; Jn. 6:68);
Confessing the word (Rom. 10:8-10; Heb. 4:14, 10:23);
Commitment to acts of righteousness (Matt. 6:33; Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14).
The babe grows to maturity through:
Reckoning self- dead to sin and alive unto God (Rom. 6:11-12).
Relaxing in the finished work at Calvary (Heb. 9:28).
Resounding the victory wrought until faith clicks that will propel the babe through spiritual exercises to greatness (Rom. 10:9-10; 2Pt. 1:3-10).
This is a way to perpetual victory over sin; the way of gradual maturity.
