DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL 4 OCTOBER 2023 – FLESH AND SPIRIT AT WAR

The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 4 October 2023 – Flesh and Spirit at War”

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The Topic of Daily Fountain Devotional for 4Th October 2023 Is ” Flesh and Spirit at War”

Read: Galatians 5:14-26(NKJV)

5:14. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

5:15. But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

5:16. I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

5:17. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

5:18. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

5:19. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,

5:20. idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,

5:21. envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told [you] in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

5:22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

5:23. gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

5:24. And those [who are] Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

5:25. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

5:26. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

 

ANGLICAN COMMUNION DEVOTIONAL OUTLINE  FOR 4TH OCTOBER 2023.

A life directed by the spirit is opposed to one given over to fulfilling the carnal desires of the flesh. Because of this, individuals must always choose between the will of God (Spirit) and their will (flesh). Paul referred to this struggle (war) in his own life when he said, “But I discipline my body and bring it to subjection, lest by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified” (1 Cor.9:27;Rom.7:15,23).

Those who do not exercise self-discipline will eventually give themselves over to the works of flesh. The Flesh brings one into captivity to the law of sin and seeks to keep one under bondage perpetually. The way out, is to crucify the Flesh (Gal. 5:19-21) and uphold the spirit of Christ (Gal.5:22-23). Those who belong to Christ have put to death efforts to work themselves to heaven by perfect law-keeping and meritorious deeds.

They are thus not of the nature of the works of the flesh, but of the nature of the Spirit. Those who are of Christ “are not in the flesh but in the Spirit.” (Rom. 8:9). They are not trusting in performance, but in God’s grace. When one is immersed in obedience to the gospel, the old man is crucified, in that one places his salvation into the merciful hands ofGod (Rom. 6:6).

In conclusion, one must crucify himself by trusting in God’s grace (Gal.2:20). In our text, Paul calls on the Galatians to bring their lives into harmony with the direction of the Spirit. This is the same call to you today!

The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) provides daily scriptural readings and reflections to help individuals deepen their relationship with God. This edition for 4 October 2023 focuses on the theme of forgiveness and explores how we can receive and extend forgiveness to others as Christ did for us. Join us in this enriching journey of faith and discover the power of forgiveness in your life.

Also Read: Open Heaven 4 October 2023 –BENEFITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2

Openheavens Com NG : Unless you are born again,you can not see the Kingdom of God .Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:



Dear God, I come before you as a sinner, recognizing my need for forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for my sins. I am truly sorry for my actions and the ways I have fallen short. I repent of my sins and ask for your forgiveness. I invite Jesus into my heart and life, to be my Lord and Savior. Please guide and transform me from this day forward. Thank you for your grace and mercy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.