Genesis 27 ~ Another observation from the life of Jacob
In addition to his incident involving those fruitful flocks, Jacob has more history that proves helpful as we determine to set our mind and focus on who we are in the spirit. Can there be too many reminders of the importance of recognizing our true identity? One thing is sure, Jacob had some experience in determining identity. Continue reading
Tuesdays and Thursdays we take some time to reflect on the previous day’s post with the help of some visual inspiration.
Oh, the power of understanding Romans 8:5. We’ve learned so much about the importance of what we set our minds on. Realizing that my focus had a direct effect on my fruit was probably one of the most important things I ever learned. Getting my mind off of what my flesh had done and onto what God had done in my spirit changed everything. You can never alter your bad behavior by constantly looking at it, which is exactly what I did for years. Little did I know that…Continue reading
Genesis 30 ~ An Unlikely Secret to Fruitfulness
At least one thing had changed as a result of these new discoveries. A burden had definitely lifted! The more I took control of my thoughts based on these truths from God’s Word, the more relief and joy I experienced.
My focus had changed. Now maybe my fruit would change too. A story from the life of Jacob provides unexpected revelation.
Romans 8 ~ Finally Discovering How to Walk in the Spirit
Having now realized the truth about walking according to the flesh, I began to consider the other aspect of Romans 8:4-5 ….walking according to the spirit. If I had been confused over the exact meaning of the one, I was really in the dark over the other.
Exactly what does walking in the spirit mean? Continue reading
Tuesdays and Thursdays we take some time to reflect on the previous day’s post with the help of some visual inspiration.
They say elephants never forget, and it seemed to be a characteristic of mine too. Once I realized that having my mind set on the weaknesses and failures of my flesh was separating me from the power to overcome it, well I was determined to stop looking in the rearview mirror! Continue reading
Romans 8 ~ The Truth We’ve Missed That’s Prevented Transformation
As I continued my search for the key to walking according to the spirit and not according to the flesh, I came upon what appeared to be the answer.
According to Romans 8:5, at least I could say that my mind was not set on fleshly things. Or so I thought.Continue reading
Romans 8 ~ Misunderstanding Romans 8:5 …we’ve had lots of help
My old man was dead, but he had left behind this body of flesh that still had to be dealt with. Romans 8:4 had shown there was still a part for me to play in walking according to the spirit and not according to the flesh. It wasn’t enough to receive my new identity while retaining my old actions.Continue reading
Romans 8 ~ Wrestling With That Pesky Clause in verses 1 and 4
Although in Romans 8 Paul seemed to have found his answer, it still wasn’t making any practical sense to me. Nevertheless, armed with new revelation, I began to read the chapter yet again…continuing to search for the secret to victory over the ‘body’ that Paul had proclaimed at the end of Romans 7. Continue reading
Tuesdays and Thursdays we take some time to reflect on the previous day’s post with the help of some visual inspiration.
Just because the actions of our unredeemed bodies might at times be “fleshly”, does not mean we are “in the flesh“. According to Romans 8:9, it is the nature of our spirit, not the nature of our actions that determines whether we are ‘in the flesh‘ or ‘in the spirit‘.Continue reading
Romans 8 ~ Are You In the Flesh or In the Spirit? Take the test to find out.
I’d established that although the old man with its sin nature has died, he nevertheless left behind a body. Paul identified this unredeemed flesh as the source of his sin and inability to live righteously. Having located the source of the problem still didn’t supply the answer. Was this to be my sad state until the trumpet sounded and I got rid of this body of flesh?Continue reading