03 - Our Walk in the Spirit

Our journey alongside Christ unfolds as we grasp, recognize, and comprehend the magnificent work God has accomplished through Christ, leading to a deep-seated wisdom that inspires and empowers us to act and desire according to His will.

As we delve deeper into the revelation of our new identity in Christ, which God has bestowed upon us through Christ, we experience a renewal of our minds. This renewal liberates us from the misconceptions and falsehoods of our previous existence, allowing us to rise above our former perceptions of the material world and the false identities we embraced outside of our true essence in Christ.

This mental transformation catalyzes a profound change in our earthly conduct, naturally reflecting the divine vision God has revealed for us. Our comprehension of God broadens, enhancing our understanding of our rebirth in His image—embodying true righteousness and sanctity. We shift our focus away from fleshly desires and the illusion of self-improvement under our own strength, recognizing that God has already transformed us.

The mindset fixated on worldly desires is preoccupied with earning God's approval through human efforts, oblivious to the freedom from sin already granted to us. It dwells on self-deprecation and a misguided sense of humility, failing to acknowledge our sanctified and renewed nature through Christ.

Living by the Spirit transcends earthly laws, customs, or achievements, as we inhabit a divine station, not striving for one. We abandon the world's patterns, no longer chasing after self-made status, but resting in the security and confidence that comes from God alone. As Scripture reveals, we no longer regard anyone from a worldly perspective because in Christ, we are transformed; the old has passed away, ushering in the new.

The depth of our inclusion in God's plan manifests His power in our lives, fostering a heart of gratitude for the new existence we've embraced. True gratitude flows from fully understanding and appreciating the extent of God's work within us.

Christ's teaching on inner purity—"clean the inside of the cup and the outside will also be clean"—highlights the transformation only He can achieve in us, making possible what was once beyond our reach. The inner conflict, a legacy of humanity's fall, finds resolution in Christ's redemptive act.

Through Christ, we are no longer ensnared by the consciousness of sin but are liberated into a new awareness of our identity and purpose, transforming our very essence.

Our mindset, anchored in the Spirit rather than the flesh, embraces life and peace, transcending the limitations of human ordinances. The law, which once magnified sin, now serves to reveal the futility of self-righteousness, pointing us towards the truth that connection with God is only through Christ.

By embracing our identity in Christ, we mirror His humility and self-giving love, laying down our lives for others in the ultimate expression of divine love. This surrender of the self, or the "I," echoes the scriptural truth of our crucifixion with Christ, where we let go of our false selves to fully embrace the life He offers.

In Christ, we discover the paradox of losing to gain—shedding our old identities to grasp the fullness of what God intends for us. This realization propels us into the fullness of God's presence, where understanding His nature and what He fills us with is essential for our transformation.

Christ's sacrifice clears the path to our true selves, as New Creations, enabling us to embody what God always envisioned. Our walk with God, therefore, is not forced but flows naturally, like living water, quenching not only our thirst but also reaching out to a world in need.

By stepping out of conflict and into our new identity in Christ, we overcome the internal turmoil and embrace the goodness and righteousness He sees in us.