Do you ever feel a disconnect between the promises of God and the reality of your daily life? Discover how to bridge that gap by breaking free from the grip of the flesh and stepping into the freedom of your true identity.
The Context
In this installment of the REAL ID series, we dive deep into the spiritual reality of Paul’s declaration in Galatians 2:20. Through a vivid personal vision of a struggle against a suffocating weight, the message illustrates the battle between our identity in Christ and the "flesh"—the unregenerate part of us that opposes God.
The Core Message
The central truth of this message is that we have been crucified with Christ. This means the "ego"—the self-centered, self-righteous, and self-reliant nature—has been put to death so that Christ can live through us. We often try to achieve God's vision for our lives using our own strength, which only leads to exhaustion and feeding the flesh. However, we learn that we are no longer obligated to follow the dictates of our old nature or the lies of the enemy.
By identifying fully with Jesus, much like a spouse takes on a new identity in marriage, we leave our old selves behind. The message emphasizes that gratitude starves the flesh while feeding on the Word of God strengthens the Spirit. We are not called to be perfect in our own power but to rely on the One who is perfect within us. This shift from striving to abiding allows the power of the Holy Spirit to manifest the dreams and destiny God has placed in our hearts.
The Application
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Daily Surrender: actively choose to "take up your cross" every day, laying down your own way to follow Jesus.
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Starve the Flesh: Recognize that gratitude and the Word of God starve the old nature, while negative thoughts and self-pity feed it.
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Release Perfectionism: Stop trying to be perfect in your own strength; accept that Christ’s perfection covers you and His grace empowers you.
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Walk by the Spirit: Shift your focus from what you can do to what the Holy Spirit wants to do through you.
Conclusion
Join us as we learn to lay down the burden of self-effort and walk confidently in the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit.
Here are some of the concepts we'll be touching on in today's message:
Crucified With Christ, The Flesh Vs Spirit, Identity In Christ, Galatians 2:20, The Ego, Overcoming Discouragement, Sanctification, Perfectionism, Grace, Resurrection Power, Spiritual Maturity, REAL ID, Elite Life, Biblical Mindset, Freedom From The Law, Self Denial.
Scripture References:
Galatians 2:20; Mark 8:31-39; Romans 7; Romans 8; Philippians 3; James 1:12-17; John 6:63.
