414 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Flesh or Spirit*

"Those who live according to the flesh have their mind set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the spirit have have their mind set on what the spirit desires." Romans 8:5

I was reading a bit of Romans Chapter 8 today and it talks about how when you accept Christ the spirit of God will lead you. This is where ones identity is found. This is when people reach their highest potential. 

Let's look at a few Prophets as an example. When Moses found his identity in God he was able to be extraordinarily powerful. He parted the Red Sea and saved his people. Daniel was put into the lions den but by having his identity in God he was able to calm the lions and not get eaten. Once Paul crossed over and found his identity through Christ he was able to find peace even in the most unlikely places such as prison. 

When people ask, "Why won't the lord help me... I say, "Well have you taken the time to be with him, tell him how your feeling and ask him to help you?" More often then not they say, No, I have not asked him to help me." Here's the thing about our Lord. He is a gentlemen! He will not impose himself upon your life until you seek him with all your heart and ask him to lead your way! He gives us a choice and our own free will! He waits patiently until you finally trust him enough to lean on him and not your own understanding! 

The Challenge: 

Read Romans Chapter 8 today. Are you following your flesh or the spirit?  What are ways one follows their flesh? What are the ways one follows The Spirit?