The Journey

Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh-- (Philippians 3:2-3, NIV)

Good Morning!
We toured Washington D.C. on "Segways." The best way I can describe a "Segway" is to say they are two wheeled, self-balancing mobiles. Balancing and movement fuse together, a key component to the operation of "Segways." Our instructor explained a three step process:
1. Use your brain and think about moving forward, to the side, backward, and stopping.
2. Allow your body to respond to the brain’s commands.
3. Expect the "Segway" via a computer to respond to your movements.

Wow—incredible—it works! Balancing and movement fuse together. Our brain and body can actually interact with a computer to bring about a whole new way of traveling.

Note: I thought that my brain might somehow communicate my natural tendency to stumble, trip, and/or fall; however, the machine’s abilities overpowered my well . . . lack of inherent balance.

The experience reminded me that humanity has the option to make the journey with or without the power of the Spirit of God. The Apostle Paul contrasted the struggle and fight of spirit and flesh to the powerful fusion of the Spirit of God within an individual. The New Testament writings of the Apostle Paul continually spotlight the dynamic power of the Spirit of God. An individual moves from living in the limitations of the flesh (self-centered living and/or living without God) to living a dynamic life in the Spirit through the power of Christ on the cross. Paul uses the word, “circumcision,” to describe being freed from the power of the flesh.

Be free!
Experience the power of the infusing presence of the Spirit today and every day--the Spirit propels individuals through the journey of life with unimaginable power and purpose:
1. Use your brain and consciously respond to the Spirit.
2. Allow your whole being to respond to the direction of the Spirit.
3. Expect more than you can imagine on the journey when you live empowered by the Spirit rather than being self-empowered (living in the flesh).

Take time to enjoy the journey!

Learning with you to make the journey through the power of the Spirit,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)