Friday 19 September 2014

Spirit or flesh

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh but those who live according to the spirit, the things of the Spirit.  Rom 8:5

According to this scripture we can choose to set our minds on the things above, things that are higher then the fleshly realm.

Do we take up an offence (fleshly realm), or do we know that Christ took up all offences for us, and release it to Him?

Do we hold unforgiveness in our heart, or do we know we have been forgiven a huge debt and release others in Jesus name?

Do we covet or envy, or do we trust in God our Provider and stay contented in all and every season?

Do we live in fear, or faith in Him who knows all things, is all powerful, all creative and everywhere?

Do we want revenge, or do we trust the only one and true vindicator?

Are we weighed down with burdens, or do we come to Him who wants us to learn of Him and take His easy yoke upon us, releasing our cares confident in Jesus who loves us and is for us?

Do we hold onto anger, pride, our rights or do we remember the One who made Himself of no reputation and humbled Himself even to death on a cross to save us?

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness , goodness, gentleness and self control.  The fruit of the flesh anger, jealousy, strife and striving, selfishness etc.  Quite a different list of emotions, one that brings us peace and joy and the other unrest, unhappiness, discontentment, guilt and shame.

God tells us to choose, life or death, blessing or cursing.  Setting our minds and emotions to obey God's counsel will bring us rest.  It seems to be a "no-brainer", yet sometimes we allow the flesh to take charge and generally regret it.

If God has said we can do it, stay in and pursue the things of the spirit, then let us put our faith in Him to help us and strengthen us to do so in Jesus Mighty and pure Name, Amen!







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