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.
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).
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 into and out of our life.
Our attitude about
life changes from earthly-mindedness to a spiritual focus. When God’s Spirit
fills us, we praise Him every moment of the day. Sometimes, we will even wake
up with a song flowing through our mind.
As God's
Spirit sanctifies us from one level of glorious spirituality to the next, 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.
Our challenge
is not to 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; Galatians 2:20).
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 have no more desire to live in habitual sin (Romans 6:2, 6:5,
7:4; 2 Corinthians 5:14).
Prayer:
Father God, 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.
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
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; He gives us His peace so our
hearts will not be afraid or anxious in times of trouble; His abundant and unconditional love flows over us like
a waterfall and we are complete in Jesus.
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Psalm 42:11; John 14:27; Colossians
2:10
