Romans 8:1 (NKJV) 8 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Oh that lovely flesh. It sure does like to get in the way of God’s will for us.
When the Spirit of God speaks, know that the flesh will almost always try to get us to do the opposite, even when we know deep down what the right thing is.
We spend a lot of time fighting the lust of the flesh, because the flesh is unruly and wants what it wants. That battle can cause us to get tired and want to give in at times.
Romans 13:14 (NKJV) 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
Don’t let it win. Learning how to acknowledge when the flesh is trying to rule over the decisions the Spirit of God has for us takes work, time and effort. But it is well worth every bit of it.
How do we know when the flesh is going against God’s will for us? There is usually an irritation that comes. We will feel confused and have a lack of peace within us. At that point we need to be seeking God and asking Him “what’s happening?”. Get in His word. Pray, and listen. Then take the steps He shows us, in faith.
When we walk according to the Spirit of God there is peace no matter what is going on around us.
Psalm 143:10 (NKJV) 10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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