"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 9 August 2012"
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 to death the deeds of the body, you will live."
Death here does not mean physical death, because those who are living 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 verse 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 proceedings and respond. We find a new direction in our relationship with God. Deep down, our changed lives and sense of closeness to God, makes it absolutely clear, that we are God's children. If you feel it believe it. If you believe it, and then act on it, you will surely feel it. Catherine Martin in her Book, "A Woman's Walk In Grace" says it this way, "God's Grace: "BELIEVE IT, RECEIVE IT, LIVE IT."
The Spirits work within us is present tense salvation. We are 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.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that when we accepted Your Son Jesus Christ into our lives, that we became Yous sons and daughters, and have been adopted into Your family. We as Your children have an inhertiance based on our relationship with You Abba Father. May we through Your help and guidance, deal with the trials and tribulations that we face here upon this our temporary home, knowing that someday we will receive the eternal blessings of glory, from You when You welcome us into the kingdom that You have prepared for those who have placed their Faith and Trust in You. We Thank You in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 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 a Blog Writing from Esther 1 which is Titled: "The King Dethrones Queen Vashti."
Have a God filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. 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
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
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 to death the deeds of the body, you will live."
Death here does not mean physical death, because those who are living 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 verse 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 proceedings and respond. We find a new direction in our relationship with God. Deep down, our changed lives and sense of closeness to God, makes it absolutely clear, that we are God's children. If you feel it believe it. If you believe it, and then act on it, you will surely feel it. Catherine Martin in her Book, "A Woman's Walk In Grace" says it this way, "God's Grace: "BELIEVE IT, RECEIVE IT, LIVE IT."
The Spirits work within us is present tense salvation. We are 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.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that when we accepted Your Son Jesus Christ into our lives, that we became Yous sons and daughters, and have been adopted into Your family. We as Your children have an inhertiance based on our relationship with You Abba Father. May we through Your help and guidance, deal with the trials and tribulations that we face here upon this our temporary home, knowing that someday we will receive the eternal blessings of glory, from You when You welcome us into the kingdom that You have prepared for those who have placed their Faith and Trust in You. We Thank You in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 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 a Blog Writing from Esther 1 which is Titled: "The King Dethrones Queen Vashti."
Have a God filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. 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
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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