Only in the spirit can you live an abundant life

God is Spirit and He created us as spirit beings. We live in our body and have a soul. Our soul thinks, feels and decides. Our spirit was dead and through the experience of being born again was redeemed and alive. Our soul is being redeemed. Our body will one day die and return to dust. When Jesus said we would have life and it would be abundant, he was referring to our spirit being redeemed through his death and resurrection. Our spirit will return to Him when we die and we will sit with Him in heaven. In fact, we are already seated with Him in heaven now, but full realization will come after we die. We were created for an abundant life.

Soul

Our soul is being redeemed. We are always facing problems in our soul. This is why we need to be transformed in our minds to think and feel like Jesus. This transformation is a process. Many are unaware of this and therefore when in conflict they feel guilty and blame themselves. Many are the struggles in the soul and many fall because they give up the fight. The Holy Spirit who dwells in us can help us in our weakness. It can straighten twisted places and turn hurt into healing. Salvation is for the whole person and not just for the spirit. When we experience his salvation in our soul and body, it becomes a sign and a wonder.

abundant life

Today we can live an abundant life in the spirit. His abundant life resides within us. Streams of living water cross us. We must tap into this stream and not be distracted by the enemy of our soul. Demons cling to pain and unforgiveness. They have no place in our soul. We must treat them as if they were our enemies and cast them out by the blood and the Name of Jesus. This is the only way to progress in our Christian life. Our weakness will turn into strength. Do not hide your weakness but transform it into strength by the Spirit.

Dr. John Mathai

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