Open the Flow - you and I are part of the generation that will see the signs and wonders which the prophets of old wished they could have lived long enough to see. We will witness the Spirit of God poured out upon all flesh. But sin hinders the Spirit's flow. And only as we rid ourselves of it will the power and glory of God be manifested through us. Only then will we experience the wonderful things that are prophesied to take place in our generation .

"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith" - (Hebrews 12:1-2).

Disciplining the flesh. 

For many believers that phrase stirs memories of frustration and failure. 

They know it's important - the Word of God clearly teaches that. 

But they're not sure exactly how to go about it.

Some have given up, shrugging off such discipline as impossible. 

Others are still fighting stubbornly to get their flesh under control - and losing one battle after another.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

In fact, we can't afford to let it be that way. It will cost us too much.

You and I are blessed to be part of the generation that will see the signs and wonders which the prophets of old wished they could have lived long enough to see.

We will witness the Spirit of God poured out upon all flesh. But sin hinders the Spirit's flow. 

And only as we rid ourselves of it will the power and glory of God be manifested through us. 

Only then will we experience the wonderful things that are prophesied to take place in our generation.

So put your past failure behind you. 

Make up your mind that you're not going to let the sins of the flesh rob you of the glory of God. 

It is possible to step out of the sin you've struggled with so long and live under the Spirit's control. 

Look to Jesus ... He will show you how.

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:19-23

 19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”

20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 

21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 

23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

Written by Kenneth Copeland

From Faith to Faith Devotional 

by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland
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