Joshua - VS the FleshPavyzdys

We overcome the world by faith, we overcome the flesh by dealing with the sin in our lives. We confess our sin through communication with God. We do this through prayer. 

“Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.” - Martin Luther

This is an ongoing process. Joshua did not let up until Ai was utterly destroyed. Neither should we let up until that final day when God ultimately destroys the sin in our lives. Today, we will learn from Elisha what happens when we quit early.

As the Holy Spirit purifies our flesh by identifying our sin, we must specifically confess and turn from it immediately.

Sin creates wounds. Wounds must be exposed and cleansed so they can be healed.

Our enemy deceives us into hiding our wounds, but if we say we have no sin, then we are liars, and the truth is not in us. Even worse, hidden sin festers and grows into death.  

There is no shame in going to the doctor for a broken arm. We should not be ashamed to go to God with our sinful wounds.

Confession to others exposes sin, confession to God purifies us.

We Confess. God Purifies.

Challenge:

• Memorize Romans 8:13
• What sin has the Holy Spirit identified in your life?
• Have you confessed it to God and turned from it?

This is Week 6 of a ten-week challenge.  Week 2 can be found here: www.morethanwarriors.com