April 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen

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Summary

The central message is that living in the Holy Spirit means consistently manifesting the life of Jesus Christ in one's daily life, which requires daily self-denial, or 'dying of Jesus.' This process involves being willingly delivered into difficult or challenging circumstances, as God uses these moments to reveal Christ's life—including kindness, humility, and forgiveness—through our words and conduct. Ultimately, this personal transformation is meant to flow outward, becoming a 'river' that blesses others.

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Bearing the dying of Jesus alwaysPaul's statement in 2 Corinthians 4:10 is a testimony that we must make our own, carrying the dying of Jesus in our bodies 24/7.2 Corinthians 4:10

What does the dying of Jesus mean?Jesus had a human will because He took on a body, but He never exercised it in His own favor; instead, He consistently put it to death throughout His life.John 6:38

The price of manifesting the life of JesusTo experience the wonderful life and character of Jesus manifested in our bodies, we must let the sword fall on our self-life every day.

Christ's spirit revealed in our expressions and conductWhen we consistently put our self-will to death, the kindness, purity, and love of Jesus come forth in our words, conduct, and even the expression on our face.

Delivered over to death for Jesus' sakeAccording to 2 Corinthians 4:11, God constantly delivers us into difficult pressures and circumstances so that we can choose to die to self.2 Corinthians 4:11

Do you want to get well?Just as Jesus asked the sick man at the pool of Bethesda if he wanted to get well, God asks us in moments of temptation if we truly want the surgery of death to self.

Facing daily trials in relationshipsGod arranges circumstances in our homes, with spouses, children, neighbors, or relatives, where we must choose to die if we want the life of Jesus.

Choosing between the life of Adam and the life of ChristIf we refuse to die in those situations, the old life of Adam manifests itself, but the Lord is always with us to help us choose His life instead.

From personal life to ministry to othersAs death works in the believer according to 2 Corinthians 4:12, life begins to work in other people around them.

Rivers of living waterA spring of water inside satisfies the individual believer, but God's will is that it becomes a river flowing out to bless neighbors who are dying of thirst.

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