Life is good but whoever said "Life is easy" apparently didn't live in the real world or at least live trying to serve a holy God in an unholy world! Walking in VICTORY 24/7 has presented a whole new challenge for the man of God trying to overcome the "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life" as stated in 1 John 2:16. These three areas are the last to be conquered in most born again men's lives because the are our strongest weakness. Dealing daily with these "three biggies" is a challenge in itself much less overcoming them.
That's where the need for our higher power comes in. ONLY "walking with his strength made perfect in our weakness" as promised to us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 can we accomplish this call. Trying to do it in our strength is a set up for failure every time. Which really is what "the pride of life" is all about, trying to do it alone, our way, with out allowing or seeking God's help or strength. My friend from the heart of one whose been there and done that more than one should, trust me , it never works!!!
We only walk in VICTORY when we stay full of His Spirit, Word and Presence. That's what Jesus meant when he said "Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me and you will find rest for your souls, for My yoke is easy and My burden is light" Matthew 11:29-30. It's only here we can get the VICTORY. When we truly yield daily, yea verily-hourly, and take his yoke and allow His strength to carry us. To do this we have to feed our spirit man more than our flesh man which is at war daily. Remember the old saying "Never argue with a hungry man, feed him first" Same is true with our spirit man, before you engage in war with your flesh you better had feed your spirit. And feed him well, a spiritual buffet if need be, for the two are at constant war.
But Victory cometh! "Thanks be unto God who gives us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ" 2 Corinthians 2:14. Jesus having already defeated our enemy and suffering all our shame & reproach at Calvary, now positions & allows us to walk in a VICTORY that has already been purchased for us. All we have to do is accept & embrace it into our lives. Wow, how cool is that. The God who calls us to Victory promises & provides the way & strength to walk in it. Today my prayer & God's hope for you is that you will say yes to Him and all that He has accomplished for you, embrace it and live a life of VICTORY leading to eternal life and forsake your old carnal nature leading to death.
VICTORY IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING, BE A WINNER AND CHOOSE TO LIVE ON THE VICTORY TEAM TODAY!!! Trust to see you this week in service as we get renewed and empowered for another week in the real world. Come expecting, VICTORY is waiting for you!
That's where the need for our higher power comes in. ONLY "walking with his strength made perfect in our weakness" as promised to us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 can we accomplish this call. Trying to do it in our strength is a set up for failure every time. Which really is what "the pride of life" is all about, trying to do it alone, our way, with out allowing or seeking God's help or strength. My friend from the heart of one whose been there and done that more than one should, trust me , it never works!!!
We only walk in VICTORY when we stay full of His Spirit, Word and Presence. That's what Jesus meant when he said "Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me and you will find rest for your souls, for My yoke is easy and My burden is light" Matthew 11:29-30. It's only here we can get the VICTORY. When we truly yield daily, yea verily-hourly, and take his yoke and allow His strength to carry us. To do this we have to feed our spirit man more than our flesh man which is at war daily. Remember the old saying "Never argue with a hungry man, feed him first" Same is true with our spirit man, before you engage in war with your flesh you better had feed your spirit. And feed him well, a spiritual buffet if need be, for the two are at constant war.
But Victory cometh! "Thanks be unto God who gives us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ" 2 Corinthians 2:14. Jesus having already defeated our enemy and suffering all our shame & reproach at Calvary, now positions & allows us to walk in a VICTORY that has already been purchased for us. All we have to do is accept & embrace it into our lives. Wow, how cool is that. The God who calls us to Victory promises & provides the way & strength to walk in it. Today my prayer & God's hope for you is that you will say yes to Him and all that He has accomplished for you, embrace it and live a life of VICTORY leading to eternal life and forsake your old carnal nature leading to death.
VICTORY IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING, BE A WINNER AND CHOOSE TO LIVE ON THE VICTORY TEAM TODAY!!! Trust to see you this week in service as we get renewed and empowered for another week in the real world. Come expecting, VICTORY is waiting for you!
3 comments:
Thanks for the direction with overcoming. I need to eat daily at Gods all you can eat table to survive. His strength will be enough for my weakness.
WHAT A POWERFUL TRUTH!!! IT IS A DAILY BATTLE TO BE VICTORIOUS AND THE ONLY WAY TO HAVE TRUE SUCCESS IS WITH JESUS. EVERY DAY WE HAVE TO DIE TO OURSELVES AND WAKE UP THE NEXT MORNING TRULY REVIVED AND READY TO WALK WITH JESUS. THAT IS A HARD PRINCIPAL TO UNDERSTAND AND GRASP BUT ONCE YOU TAKE HOLD OF IT THAT IS WHEN VICTORY IS POSSIBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE. THESE TOPICS THAT YOU COVER ARE SO TIMELY AND THERE IS ALWAYS REVELATION THAT COMES OUT OF THE MESSAGE, SO I THANK YOU.
We thank God for you Pastor Deon. My triumphant walk is all due to His victory over the enemy of my soul and God is using you and your wife as presenters of His words for my battles.
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