“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the
wishing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. For the good that I
wish, I do not do; but I practice the very evil that I do not wish. ” - Romans
7:18-19
When the wind blows through the tress we know it
simply by observing the leaves moving. This is evidence that there is some
physical change taking place that has altered the existing of the foliage. This
represents a logical conclusion from an alternate point of reference. We deduce
that the wind is blowing, not because we see the wind, but because we see the
result of the wind. Yet it is completely logical and possible that the leaves
are blowing because the tree moved from it's foundation. An earth tremor or a
busy squirrel (depending on the size of the tree) could just as easily cause
movement before our eyes. So without a 2nd point of reference we can't really
draw a confident conclusion, only a supposition.
So, what evidence is there in your life that you are
walking with the Holy Spirit. Are others able to look at you and deduce that
you must be walking with God or are you silently still in His presence? Paul
tells us in Romans that our flesh, this vessel that carries our soul on this
earth, is sinful even though our heart and mind are pure. We cannot get away
from sin as long as we are drawing breath and blood is flowing through our
veins.
Knowing that we are inherently sinful in our flesh,
we must resort to extreme self discipline to His word. It is imperative that
our mind and heart are fueled daily with His word and it becomes part of our
DNA. One day, this human existence will expire and our flesh, bones, organs and
muscle will return to dust. But in that glorious day the Holy Spirit will take
our soul to be joined with our Savior and Father in eternal peace. Do not let
your earthly existence establish the standard by which your soul will be judged
one day. As the tree gives way to the quiet existence of a wind blowing
through, so should your soul give way to the Holy Spirit and likewise
demonstrate that to all who look upon your life. Read it, Learn it, Live it
Share it.
Prayer:
Heavenly
Father,
Weakness dwells within our very presence if
we allow the world's standards to drive our life. If we are trying to live to
the standards established by this world we are destined to fall well short of
what You have planned for us. Lift us Lord and be evidenced through our lives
that all of those looking upon us will recognize the grace and love of Your Son
Jesus Christ in us. Speak through Your Holy Spirit to our heart and soul and
help us find strength to overcome this world and the devils ways, to shine our
light strictly for You in everything we do. Amen
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