Sitting at these places at length in silence, I contemplate what they are and what they do. So I am nourished and made well. Because of God’s everlasting kindness and indwelling Spirit within me.
When we are born, there are three components to our being. Our body, our soul, and our spirit. These three are of human nature and the human condition. The body with its senses, appetites, and functions. Our soul is made of its desires, intellect, persona, and emotions. Our spirit as given at birth is entirely disconnected from God. It cannot be accessed or felt in any natural way.
The life-giving part of you is by the spirit. Just as a mirror reflects your body, God’s word is a perfect reflection of who you are in spirit. When you are born from the Most-High, or in Christ, there is a cutting away of the former spirit within you. It passes away; becomes dead and gone (Romans 6:3-4).
The power of God that created the universe is the same power that divides the spirit and soul. And when you become born from “above,” your new spirit becomes created within you. Your body remains the same and your soul remains the same. Neither change at that event, but when Christ is authentically invited inside, instantaneous change takes place with your spirit. It’s accomplished, it is done and it does not change or ever go away. Your Spirit is made perfect, mature and complete. God places within you the Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9).
Even when your body and soul rebels, through Christ you’re still a new creature, righteous, holy, and pure. After rebirth, as a matter of process, your body and soul becomes receptive, awakened, aware, and made sensitive to God.
Philemon 1:6 says “That the communication of your faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” This is the message to believe which begins and continues the process of renewal and transformation of your soul.
This is why I have been drawn to the wilderness. To be in witness of God and His glory through creation. Where my spirit is in fellowship with God. Just as the rocks, rivers, forests, and mountains shout about His presence, beauty, and glory, I give a small voice in confidence to echo the same meaning. Because by this gift of faith, I believe in Him and I am utterly and thoroughly grateful.
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