On the pulpit this Sunday and beyond…
This week, Zack is taking us through the first part of Galatians 6, and next week, we conclude Galatians and move on to Ephesians..
Last Sunday, Phil spoke on the second part of Galatians 5 vs. 13-26, and differentiated between the soul and the spirit. There was quite a lot to chew on, so here is a short summary.
The three main functions of the spirit are fellowship, receiving revelation from God, and worship. Man’s Soul—The soul is the part of us that is self-conscious. It is all about me. It is the part of us that says “I.” I want, I think, I feel… In the fall our soul was subject to rebellion. The Body .With our bodies, we encounter the world through our 5 senses: eyes, ears, taste, touch & smell.
The way of the soul—Depending on how much you allow your soul (mind, will & emotions) to run your life will determine its direction… A good upbringing and moral compass may help, but without the Holy Spirit you are all on your own. I, me, my, myself.
The way of the Spirit—God’s plan is that we become sons and daughters who love and obey our heavenly Father. Walking, being led by, living in, and following the Holy Spirit. We die to our own will. We dethrone our minds from having exaltation over our lives, allowing the Holy Spirit to govern them. We are not tossed around by our emotions but instead walk by faith, living in the power of the Holy Spirit… We know God!
What is the strongest force in a person? Our will. There is one force outside of this that is stronger. The power of the Holy Spirit… So we pray this for ourselves…
Lord fill us afresh with your Holy Spirit today so that we may walk, be led by, live and follow you in our lives.
Lord, as we yield all we are to you, help us to walk by faith, renew our minds so that they are governed by your Holy Spirit and give us the grace to do your will, dying daily to our own.
Lord, you know our hearts and our desires, we will not get this right in one day. Thank you Lord that “There is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and death.” (Rom 8:1-2)
Amen
