LIFE

Scripture:

Romans 8:11  "If the Spirit of Him who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."

Observation:

Paul is talking in this section about the difference between living in the Spirit and living in the flesh.  Here he takes it to another level when he tells them that the Spirit gives life to the body.  His Spirit lives in us and gives life to our mortal bodies.  The physical is affected by the spiritual.  Regeneration affects, not only the spirit, but the body as well.

Application:

God has declared himself to be a healer from the beginning.  He always has been and always will be the healer.  Just like we grab hold of salvation for our spirit, we must learn to grab hold of healing for our bodies.  If the Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in us, why are we sick and our bodies broken down all the time.  The healer lives inside of us.  We must learn to walk with Him and receive life into our mortal bodies.

Prayer:

Father, give life to my mortal body.  Take away every pain and let me live in divine health.  I know You are never sick, hurting or in pain.  Help me to grab hold of Your promises and live them out in my life.

Yours,
Jeff