Galatians 5:16-26 say that “Walking in the Spirit will prevent one from catering to and fulfilling the lust of the flesh”. It also reminds us that the flesh and the Spirit are constantly warring against each other; Godliness and evilness. When we walk in the Spirit our lives are guided by the Holy Spirit and we grow in godliness. We live life reflective of God’s love and truth, as we develop and intimate relationship with Him by honoring and obeying His commandments; becoming students to the Holy Spirit’s lead in our thoughts, words, and deeds. We use the spiritual gifts that He gives us, to become more like Christ as we grow closer to God and let His light shine through us out into the world, while giving God all the glory. We overcome sin using the Holy Spirit’s power to resist the attacks of the flesh and its sinful craving to go to the left rather than the right; in other words, power to confront the devil and his evil influences. So, as proof that we are walking in the spirit and not in the flesh we show love toward one another as God and Jesus loves us. (Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit).
Now the flesh is considered the bad boy of the body. It is a make-up of the uncommon, ungodly, and unnatural, desires, wants, and impulses known of men. If left unattended and unchecked, the flesh will accept, cater to and carry out, anything evil the mind can muster (produce), or the heart can harbor; ideals and illusions spawned by our enemy, into an enticing temptation. But when we become determined to walk in the Spirit (to do the will of God) while being led by His Spirit in our daily life and become subject to the Spirit’s influence, our thoughts, actions, and attitudes are changed to reflect God and Jesus. As we walk in the Spirit we see the righteous results of sincere love, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and obedience. It is for this very reason (gaining all this goodness), that we should rejoice that we have the mind and heart of Jesus; to maintain them is the key to walking in the Spirit and controlling the flesh. (Romans 8:3-4 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit).Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope – NIV. James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him).
Yet even in the midst of troubles, trials, and tribulations we must persevere in our walk in the Spirit and hold on to God’s unchanging and strength-giving hand; we must have patience (which I like to say is a first cousin to persevere); to experience that which is necessary, sometimes pain and pressure, to achieve a righteous outcome, according to God’s Word, Jesus; for the ability to remain steadfast under pressure and endure through all the world’s fleshy tricks and trials. Perseverance is walking, in the spirit, through diverse difficulties in the presence of evil and in spite of the flesh; it is a way to grow in faith and maturity. In James 1:2-5, it says that patience (perseverance) is produced through the testing of our faith, and that whatever God has brought you to, in order for you to fulfill God’s purpose for your life, you must be patient and go through it, guided by the Holy Spirit and not listen to your flesh. When it is of God the flesh can and will find all kinds of excuses as to why not. But know that God’s got you and whatever He has determined for us to do should be allowed to finish its work in us. We should pray for the wisdom to know, understand, and then deny that which is not of God and continue our journey by walking in His Spirit instead of constantly giving in to the whims of the flesh. If we do this, we will receive a spiritual endurance, steadfastness, and perseverance; trust God more and more; have perfect faith in God; be made mature and complete. (James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him).
There is but One Who can, and if asked, will help us to control our flesh; if asked with sincerity and love He will do it in a heartbeat. We are neither perfect that we don’t need God, through Jesus nor too far gone that God, through Jesus, cannot catch us and pull us back from darkness or, for those who have never come, to Him. And if we do consider ourselves perfect, we should be able to control what we do or say at all times, but we are not; we make mistakes. Take for instance the mighty little tongue, that little fiery piece of flesh, which has caused more chaos and confusion over the centuries than was necessary; no control. It is a great example of our inability of controlling the flesh without Jesus. (James 3:1-3 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal). (James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison).
All this chaos and confusion that is going on today is a product of the flesh going against the Spirit. So, understand this, that all things of the Holy Spirit work that which is righteous, toward the taming of the flesh. In the process we must be patient, never tire (even though you feel like it), and not give up. Because those that follow the Spirit and are true to the end will reap the promises God has made to us.
Hebrews 10:36 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Philippians 1: 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.
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