So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Galatians 5:16-18
The Spirit and the flesh in a constant wrestle, with no breaks. The flesh wants one thing, the Spirit showing you the will of God, which is in total opposite to the flesh. Though I now am in the Spirit, sometimes the call of the flesh is so strong. The time and place just seems so right. I could just go ahead and find some way to justify my actions.
But can I?
In the face of the amazing grace which God has shown me? In spite of the death Jesus had to go through to secure my forgiveness?
Can I turn away from all that and follow my flesh? You in your seats may say 'absolutely not!' with great zeal, but have you any idea how hard it is to pry my heart away? Do you know how far away and faint the will of God seems to me now? Unconsciously, that's just how I want it. Far away from living under Christ's authority.
Yet, I know that I have a hope in my redeemer, Christ Jesus, for I do not have a High Priest who is unable to empathize with my weaknesses, but I have one who has been tempted in every way, just as I am—yet he did not sin. I know that I can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that I may receive mercy and find grace to help me in my time of need (Hebrews 4:15-16).
One part of me screams out for gratification, the other silently pushes towards obedience. At the end of the day, only one side can win.
One part of me screams out for gratification, the other silently pushes towards obedience. At the end of the day, only one side can win.
Pray that I will cling tightly on to that hope and not let go.
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