Live and walk in the spirit
Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Those who belong to Christ must have put to death efforts to work themselves to heaven by perfect law-keeping and meritorious deeds. They are thus not of the nature of the works of the flesh, but of the nature of the fruit of the spirit.
When one is immersed in obedience to the Gospel, the old man is crucified and in that, one places his salvation into the hands of God.
The Christian life is withing the realm of the Spirit's direction through the word of God. When we live according to the direction of God's word, we are living in the spirit
Living and walking in the spirit is about surrendering our own desires and ambitions to the leading of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide our thoughts, actions, and decisions.
Apostle Paul emphasizes the necessity of crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires. The flesh represents our sinful nature, our inclination towards selfishness, pride, and disobedience to God's will. Crucifying the flesh means putting to death these sinful tendencies, denying ourselves for the sake of Christ.
But how do we crucify the flesh? By living in the Spirit. When we invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, He empowers us to overcome the desires of the flesh. It is through the Spirit that we find the strength to resist temptation, to love unconditionally, and to live a life that honors God.
To live by the Spirit is to be transformed from the inside out. It's not about following a set of rules or regulations, but about allowing the Spirit to shape our character and mold us into the image of Christ. It's about being led by the Spirit in every aspect of our lives – in our relationships, our work, our speech, and our thoughts.
Moreover, walking in the spirit requires us to keep in step with the Spirit. It's about aligning our will with God's will, walking in obedience and submission to His leading. Just as a soldier follows the commands of their captain, we are called to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit, trusting that His ways are higher than our ways.
As we strive to live and walk in the spirit, we will experience true freedom and fulfillment. We will no longer be enslaved to our sinful desires but will instead experience the abundant life that Christ promised. Let us, therefore, fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, and allow His Spirit to guide us every step of the way.
May we be a people who are known for our love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – the fruit of the Spirit manifesting in our lives for the glory of God.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name
2. Lord, grant me the grace to walk and live in the Spirit always in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, let the fruit of the spirit continually grow in my life in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.