Strong in Spirit
Friday, April 23
Strong in Spirit
John grew up and became strong in spirit. Luke 1:80
Human beings are complicated. Each of us is unique; we come from different backgrounds and have different personalities. But with respect to how our Creator made us, we’re actually all the same. We’ve all been created with three parts- a body, a soul, and a spirit.
It seems that there’s a battle within the heart of every believer between strength of spirit and strength of soul. Of course God does not desire that any part of our being should be left damaged and weak, but when the strength of my soul overrides the strength of my spirit there is the opportunity for disorder and deception within. I can see this in my own life through years of trying to compensate for the insecurity within my spirit, by applying my natural inner strength. The Bible tells us that this is not at all helpful.
Each moment of our lives, even as believers, we have the option of walking in the natural or a spiritual person. Ask yourself ‘Am I truly willing to be led by the Spirit of God directing my life through my spirit, or am I allowing the spirit of this world to direct my life through my soul?’
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, today, and in the days ahead, I ask that You strengthen my spirit as I feed it Your Word. Instill within me the right order and true confidence within me to face all the challenges of life. Amen.