There is a man that lives inside me; a person whom I once was. There is a
life which fights to be seen and battles for attentions. Inside me is a
whole world which I created with destructive powers. If I had stopped to
listen once or twice; if I had closed my mouth and opened my eyes. If I had
cooled my head and warmed my heart, I'd not be in this war. "Once I was
dead because of my disobedience and my many sins. I used to live in sin
like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of my unseen
world. He is the spirit at work in the heart's of those who refuse to obey
God. I used to live that way, following the passionate desires and
inclinations of my sinful nature. By my very nature I was subject to Gods
anger… But God is so rich in mercy and He loved me so much, that even
though I was dead because of my sin, He gave me life when He raised Christ
from the dead. (It is only by Gods grace that I have been saved!) For He
raised me from the dead along with Christ and seated me with Him in
heavenly realms because I am united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to
me in all future ages as an example of the incredible wealth of His grace
and kindness towards us, shown in all He has done for us who are united
with Christ Jesus. God saved me by His grace when I believed. And I can't
take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a rewards for
the good things I have done, so I cannot boast about it. For I am God's
masterpiece. He has created me anew in Christ Jesus, so I can do the good
things He planned for me long ago." The man whom I once gave unrighteous
power to is now subject to the wrath of the One who reigns inside me now.
What was once a world of destruction is now a kingdom of new creations.
Battles continue as the war rages on. As the inside man dies, I begin to
come alive.
As He leads me,
Jason
