SOUL CLEANSING LEADS TO LIFE OF ABUNDANCE (PART 1 OF 2)

7th OCTOBER 2020

“Having, therefore, these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” – 2 Corinthians 7:1

The soul is the purest essence of God in us. The soul of man is the soul of God; therefore, the soul is God indwelling in man. Without the soul, there is no man for the power that energizes man is the soul. Hence, the scripture says that man is a living soul!  The soul is pure and does not require spiritual cleansing. However, the soul must always be in perfect alignment with the body in order that we may have a perfect manifestation of the life of abundance.

When times become difficult or chaotic, we easily lose focus and become fearful about what may happen to us next. The storms of life can be quite consuming and distracting, especially when negative experiences are rolled out one after the other in a sequence.  For you to surmount these various obstacles and to get hold of the life of abundance promised to us by God, you need to do everything possible to purge impurities away from your heart, your words, your eyes and your actions. By so doing, you will create a perfect alliance between your body and the spirit. A perfect alliance between the body and the soul exist when the piercing eyes and ears of the soul is enabled to pierce through us with revelation and power which brings forth victory over negative conditions.

To purge the heart, we must realize that our greatest temptations come from the heart. Our heart’s secret sins give birth to almost every evil deed and gradually enslave us. Sin disguises itself in such a terrible way, such that pride can be seen as conviction, self-sufficiency as industriousness, fear as attentiveness, scepticism as discernment, timidity as humility, etc., (Psalm 19:12–13) Ask that the Lord teach us to live and act in accordance with his truth while pursuing his will. We need him to join all the purposes, resolutions, and affections of our hearts into a singular purpose to worship, obey, and honour him. If our hearts are divided, all will be wrong.

In addition to this, we have to turn away from evil and to do good. We must seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14) Do good deeds all the time. In any case, our deeds will have an eternal impact when directed by God’s word, in love for God’s glory, and in the strength and grace of Christ. Initiate the pursuit of peace, for we know its source. We must protect the weak always and do justice.

Today’s word says we have to purify ourselves and have our heart united with God always. This gives us the strength to move to greater heights in life. While our flesh will never fully stop warring against our redeemed souls in this broken world, the more we live as ones aware of this tension, the more we can be used in life-giving ways. A spiritual cleansing, though potentially difficult at all times, enables us to more clearly hear the Spirit’s voice and see our Savior’s face. Whether in the loud storms, the drenching rains, or the contrary winds, we are able to press on for the prize with excitement in our hearts — pursuing things unseen as we walk in the steps of our Lord.

PRAYER

Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for Grace and the Faith to live out and perfect the works of salvation in my life. Cleans me inside out, and bring me in perfect alignment with thy spirit and the seat of power in me, AMEN 

FURTHER READING: Psalm 19:12–13; Psalm 16:8; (Psalm 16:11; Psalm 82:3