Sunday, February 20, 2011

Human Nature Doubts

Feb. 17th (Matt. 28:17)

Isn't that just like our human nature. We can witness God's goodness-blessing after blessing-watch His words come to pass and still later doubt. When man came into this world he was innocent. Later falling into sin and living in the fallen state if you will. God sent His only son Jesus to die on the cross and redeem us with His blood. Now to be in the redeemed state. But sadly we still carry over the sinful nature which wages war with the Spirit (Romans 8:7). Jesus over came the sinful nature because we couldn't and He paid our price. We still are prone to doubt in our minds because of this human nature. When we come to the reality of who we are as people, sinful and in need of salvation, we then can turn to Jesus who gave it all and be filled with His Spirit.(Romans 8:9 You however are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

Father, Help me not to doubt and live according to the Spirit that lives in me. I want to live, Lord. Help me to put off the sinful nature.

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