To reckon means to “put to one’s account.” In Romans 6:11 it means to
believe that what God says-is true in His Word is really true in your life.
Paul didn’t tell his readers to feel as if they were dead to sin, or even to
understand it fully, but to act on God’s Word and claim it for themselves.
Reckoning is a matter of faith that results in action. It is like endorsing a
check; if we really believe the money is in the checking account, we will sign
our name and collect the money

Reckoning is not claiming a promise, but acting on a fact. God does not
command us to become dead to sin. He tells us that we are dead to sin and
alive to God, and then commands us to act on it. Even if we do not act on it,
the facts are still true.
From the Word: “Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ
Jesus…. Because you are not under law, but under grace” (Romans 6:11, 14,
NIV).
Also read: Psalms 101:3; 119:104; Ephesians 4:20-24; 5:1-3, 8-11;
Philippians 2:14-16.
Action assignment: Make it a point several times today to quote Romans
6:11. Talk to God and ask Him to give you a clearer understanding of the
matter of counting yourself dead to sin.
Warren W. Wiersbe
www.backtothebible.in