Benefits

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

- 1 Corinthians 2:14, NKJV

Many are the benefits to walking and being in Christ; however, one that is often overlooked is your access to the Holy Spirit and His ability to unlock the mysteries that are hidden in plan sight. Far too often Christians look past the knowledge and understanding they obtain through the inward manifestation of the Spirit; however, their walk is forever enriched, enhanced, and empowered by such a gift, that without the Spirit, they would be just another number in the crowd. This is why you can ill afford to walk in the flesh and all of its carnal ways because “it” is the path of destruction, first to self and then to others. However, God’s Spirit not only promotes life [It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life (John 6:63, NKJV)], but intercedes on your behalf, that your way may be prosperous in the Lord - Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-27, NKJV). Know that God gives you the answers to this test called life through His Word, provides you a tutor in the Holy Spirit, and a mentor in Christ Jesus. Given all these benefits, you need not seek help from an outside source who cannot possibly comprehend the level He’s placed on and charge you more than life itself. Understand that when you come to Christ and receive His Spirit, God elevates you to a whole new level of understanding that the world cannot see or understand. So is it any wonder that the world has strife with you…always wanting the light in you, but never quite willing to change in order to receive it - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish (Galatians 5:16-17, NKJV). To those of the world and operating in it, the message of the cross is mere foolishness as they are unwilling to receive God and thus never fully able to grasp the “things” of God. Always seeking, but never finding…always wondering, but never comprehending/understanding. Today come to Christ and receive His Spirit…then watch how God’s grace elevates you beyond this world’s comprehension - He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mark 16:17-18, NKJV).

BE BLESSED!