Overcoming the Callings of Our Flesh

1 Corinthians 10:12

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.

The Christian's security against sin rests in Jesus Christ alone.  He provides ample supply of the oil that we need for our lamps to light our way.  He gives freely of the strength that we will need to overcome the callings of our flesh.  In Christ, we are enclosed in the arms of everlasting love.  In Christ we stand on a foundation that will never fail.  In Christ, we are kept by an almighty power that cannot be overcome.

It is our responsibility to maintain the flow of His strength in our weakness.  The "Prince of Preachers", Charles Spurgeon, offers the following guidance for maintaining our strength in the Lord.

Be much more in prayer. Spend longer time in holy adoration. Read the Scriptures more earnestly and constantly. Watch your lives more carefully. Live nearer to God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for promising to perfect Your strength in our weakness.  We exalt the name of Jesus who stands beside us and promises never to leave us.  We rejoice in the presence of the Holy Spirit who provides us with the strength that we need to overcome every trial and temptation in our lives.  We pray, Lord, that You will show us how to draw near to You through our prayers, our worship and our study of Your Holy Word.  Help us to be constantly vigilant that we are bond slaves to Jesus and not to our flesh.  May we live in the fullness of Your grace.  We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our security and our strength.