The struggle of the flesh against the spirit is a daily battle and we usually end up on the wrong end. The flesh and its desires seem so strong at times that the lust of eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life just seem to rule our lives. And being surrounded by the ways of the world is a further enticement to walk the wide path.
The desensitization of sin, as well as the incessant push by the world that there is ‘no truth’, continues to bombard our lives and ensnare us thus creating a life that is not lived in victory but defeat. The flesh is strong but the spirit is weak.
Yet, we as believers are called to by holy – set apart for God – living victorious lives in Him.
I believe that the answer to our daily struggle will not be found in our own strength nor in our own abilities but by our continual surrender to the Spirit of God that lives within us – for it is no longer I that live but Christ within me.
He did not save us and give us His Holy Spirit so that we would be left as weak and feeble followers who are unable to walk in victory. (Although the enemy of our souls would have you believe that!)
Walking in His grace and standing firm in His truth, while filled with the power of His Holy Spirit, that is where we find victory – where the battle against sin is won and holiness reigns.
He has blessed us with the answer and given us the power – we must, by faith, accept it and walk in it – for that is where He wants us to be; that is where we will find the victory.
And when we do fall as we struggle in our daily battles, which we will, He is there ready to forgive us and pick us back up again for His grace is sufficient.
May we all seek to be victorious tent walkers!
The desensitization of sin, as well as the incessant push by the world that there is ‘no truth’, continues to bombard our lives and ensnare us thus creating a life that is not lived in victory but defeat. The flesh is strong but the spirit is weak.
Yet, we as believers are called to by holy – set apart for God – living victorious lives in Him.
I believe that the answer to our daily struggle will not be found in our own strength nor in our own abilities but by our continual surrender to the Spirit of God that lives within us – for it is no longer I that live but Christ within me.
He did not save us and give us His Holy Spirit so that we would be left as weak and feeble followers who are unable to walk in victory. (Although the enemy of our souls would have you believe that!)
Walking in His grace and standing firm in His truth, while filled with the power of His Holy Spirit, that is where we find victory – where the battle against sin is won and holiness reigns.
He has blessed us with the answer and given us the power – we must, by faith, accept it and walk in it – for that is where He wants us to be; that is where we will find the victory.
And when we do fall as we struggle in our daily battles, which we will, He is there ready to forgive us and pick us back up again for His grace is sufficient.
May we all seek to be victorious tent walkers!
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