"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 September 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Romans 8:13 "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put death the deeds of the body, you will live."
Death here does not mean physical death, because those who live according to the Spirit also die physically. It refers to the experience of those who live their lives apart from God. By walking according to the Spirit, by being spiritually minded, the believer can put to death sinful deeds and live for God.
The Scriptures use the word flesh in five ways. It may refer to (1) the body or physical being (2) the old nature or sin nature (3) the skin (4) man's immaterial nature or (5) the whole being of man. Paul uses the term "flesh" in these verses from Romans 8. Flesh itself is not evil, yet Paul uses it to represent humanity's evil nature, which cannot please God. Christians should glorify God in their physical bodies (flesh) as well as their spirits, since both belong to God.
How can we know that what Paul is speaking about is real? The Spirit's presence in the Christian is unmistakable! We sense His promptings and respond. We find a new direction in our relationship with God. Deep down, our changed lives and sense of closeness to God make it absolutely clear--we are God's children. If you do not feel it, believe it. If you believe it, and then act on it, you will surely feel it. Catherine Martin in her Book "W Woman's Walk In Grace" says it this way, "God'd Grace: BELIEVE IT, RECEIVE IT, LIVE IT".
The Spirit's work within us is present tense salvation: We are being saved from the power of sin and becoming righteous. When Jesus comes we will be saved completely, liberated from the last vestiges of sin which clings so persistently to us.
Today's Hymn: "Stand By Me"
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me, Like a ship upon the sea
Thou Who ruleth wind and water, Stand by me (stand by me)
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful that when we took You into our lives that we became Your sons and daughters and have been adopted into Your kingdom. We as Your children have an inheritance based on our relationship with You Abba Father. May we deal with the trials and tribulations here on this earth, knowing, that someday we will receive the eternal blessings of glory, from You, when you welcome us into your kingdom by saying, Welcome to the kingdom that I have prepared for you Thou Good and Faithful Servant.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: Those led by the Spirit are God's children, and the Sovereign Lord, in turn, is their Father."
Click on the Link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Romans 7 which is Titled: "Our Link to God".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the path of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:3
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Romans 8:13 "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put death the deeds of the body, you will live."
Death here does not mean physical death, because those who live according to the Spirit also die physically. It refers to the experience of those who live their lives apart from God. By walking according to the Spirit, by being spiritually minded, the believer can put to death sinful deeds and live for God.
The Scriptures use the word flesh in five ways. It may refer to (1) the body or physical being (2) the old nature or sin nature (3) the skin (4) man's immaterial nature or (5) the whole being of man. Paul uses the term "flesh" in these verses from Romans 8. Flesh itself is not evil, yet Paul uses it to represent humanity's evil nature, which cannot please God. Christians should glorify God in their physical bodies (flesh) as well as their spirits, since both belong to God.
How can we know that what Paul is speaking about is real? The Spirit's presence in the Christian is unmistakable! We sense His promptings and respond. We find a new direction in our relationship with God. Deep down, our changed lives and sense of closeness to God make it absolutely clear--we are God's children. If you do not feel it, believe it. If you believe it, and then act on it, you will surely feel it. Catherine Martin in her Book "W Woman's Walk In Grace" says it this way, "God'd Grace: BELIEVE IT, RECEIVE IT, LIVE IT".
The Spirit's work within us is present tense salvation: We are being saved from the power of sin and becoming righteous. When Jesus comes we will be saved completely, liberated from the last vestiges of sin which clings so persistently to us.
Today's Hymn: "Stand By Me"
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the storms of life are raging, Stand by me (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me, Like a ship upon the sea
Thou Who ruleth wind and water, Stand by me (stand by me)
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful that when we took You into our lives that we became Your sons and daughters and have been adopted into Your kingdom. We as Your children have an inheritance based on our relationship with You Abba Father. May we deal with the trials and tribulations here on this earth, knowing, that someday we will receive the eternal blessings of glory, from You, when you welcome us into your kingdom by saying, Welcome to the kingdom that I have prepared for you Thou Good and Faithful Servant.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: Those led by the Spirit are God's children, and the Sovereign Lord, in turn, is their Father."
Click on the Link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Romans 7 which is Titled: "Our Link to God".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the path of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:3
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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