Once we go to the Cross of
Christ and surrender our sin-filled life, the Spirit brings forth new life
through His fruit and He starts to rid us of every obstacle that blocks His
flow.
The more we allow sin to rule
in our flesh, the more trials we endure. The quicker we relinquish our
self-centeredness to God, the less tribulation we encounter.
Our attitude about life
changes from earthly to spiritual. When God’s Spirit fills us, we cannot help
praising Him. We even wake up with a song flowing through our mind.
Natural issues no longer
bother us. We truthfully do not care where we live, what we eat or how many
earthly possession we accumulate. In fact, we prefer the simplicity of life
over the clutter of possessions and a stress-filled life.
We do not allow life to rob us
of our peace, joy and contentment. Christ in us triumphs
over sin in us. We are free from the power of sin, because we now live in our
true identity in union with Christ (1 Corinthians 1:30).
Prior to salvation, our spirit is dead in
sin (Ephesians 2:5). After Salvation, our humanity is dead to sin. We
die with Christ through His death and we can no longer live in habitual sin
(Romans 6:2, 6:5, 7:4; 2 Corinthians 5:14).
If we keep on living in sin,
it is because Christ is not living within us (Romans 6:1-2). Although we are
not yet perfect, we press on to attain this goal, because it is possible
through Christ’s divinity within us (Philippians 3:12).
Prayer:
Father God, once we realize
that we are dead to sin, then we enjoy a fresh new life. We identify with
Jesus’ resurrection and walk in union with Him (Romans 6:4-5). In Him all of
our needs are met according to Your glorious riches (Philippians 4:19). Your abundant
and unconditional love flows over us like a waterfall and we are complete in Jesus
(Colossians 2:10).
Thank You for giving life to
our mortal bodies through Your Spirit who indwells us (Romans 8:11). Our physical body will tire from exertion, but we have Your supernatural
energy in our body, soul and spirit because Christ lives His life in and through
us. You give us Your peace so our hearts will not be afraid or anxious in times
of trouble (John 14:27).
Thought for the Day:
Even when our soul is troubled, we find hope in God's
faithfulness to us and to those in our world all around us. - Psalm 42:11
