When I think of a war zone I first think about the fact of there being a legitimate reason for each opposing side to be at war.
There are at least 2 reasons to keep in mind when it comes to dealing with this particular battle:
Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. KJV
For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the Holy Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are opposed to the flesh (godless human nature); for these are antagonistic to each other (continually withstanding and in conflict with each other), so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do. Amplified
The flesh will not ever cooperate with the Spirit. The flesh does not get saved it must be crucified every day of our lives. The flesh is like a fire that starts afresh each day. You must make up in your mind to put the fire out by using the Word of God and through prayer & fasting.
I want to dig into the the word “lust” as it is used in the context of the war against the Spirit and the flesh. We often use this word in describing obsessive desire for sex but here it is used to describe the antagonism that is happening between the flesh and the Spirit. The Free Online dictionary defines it as 1. An overwhelming desire or craving, 2. Intense eagerness or enthusiasm.
This battle that is happening is not light and should be understood to be an intense, overwhelming battle that can ONLY be won by the Holy Spirit. We often fool ourselves into thinking we can handle some of the things the flesh ignites. So we give in to the thought or we give in to the supposed small act thinking we have some type of control over the supposed little fire. It must be completely resolved in our mind that we have no control over this flesh. It is overwhelming, and it wants what it wants, when it wants it and how it wants it. Let’s not lie to ourselves concerning this deceitful area in our lives.
So if we have no control over this flesh then what are we supposed to do to live a victorious life as a Child of God. Through maturity you will learn the weak points of your flesh and the strong, vital points of the Spirit as it relates to you!! I used to think there was one formula to be used for everyone but through experience in walking with the Father in Jesus’ Name with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I have learned that I will sometimes have to go to the dark places to experience God for that particular situation. The pages of our lives are filled with victories and with what some may see as failures but when you are sure of the continued presence of God in your life failure takes on a totally different face: it had to happen. The “knowing” of God happens in the dry places, the dark places and sometimes the dirty places. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. 2 Cor 12:9. When we take humanism out of the equation of shooting for perfection by works and solely rely on the power of His Grace we are then able to live a balanced victorious life as a Child of God!
~She speaks; She writes ~ 