Devotionals
Romans 7:18
KJV - For I know that is in me ( that is , in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing; for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good, I find not.
NIV - I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
Somewhere in the depths of the sea, a shark lurks waiting to devour its prey, it hungry mouth indifferent to the destruction left in its wake. Sharks can be expected to act like sharks. Mosquitoes bite, dogs behave like dogs, and cats behave like cats. Nature acts like nature. A stormy day can be followed by a beautiful fall morning and the earth rejoices when nourished by rain.
Nature follows a prescribed order, it cannot rebel against itself. Man, on the other hand, chooses to rebel against God. Even Paul writes of the constant struggle between the warring nature of his flesh and spirit.
His struggle is played out in our own lives daily: we want to do good, but just can't seem to pull it off. Too often distracted by our own desires and concerns, we miss a multitude of blessings by rebelling against God.
Fortunately, God knows us - He made us. He knows our limits and what we can do when we are filled with His Holy Spirit. Paul's lament is not a white flag to continue sinning, but a submission to replace our will with His will. This is only possible through Jesus Christ. Stop trying to figure out the world and trust God to use you for His precious and divine will.
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