Today's encouragement comes from Romans 13:14, where we read these words:
"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to ful-fill its lusts."How do we "put on the Lord Jesus Christ"? It is an intentional act of a regen-erated will, that, by faith, covers one's soul with Jesus and His righteousness—much like a person would put on an outer garment. When we "put on Jesus," we are, of necessity, also "taking off" everything that is in opposition to Him, viz. all known sin.
The "flesh" will always be with us in this world. The way to “crucify" it, is not by trying to take it on in our own strength. We are no match for it. Instead, we “suffocate” the flesh via our spiritual “overcoat,” Who is the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ. The flesh has no power against the Son of God.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Therefore, now go to Jesus, the Supreme Head of the church and Bishop of souls. . . . He ever lives to provide for His church, and to guide and feed HIs flock.” —Jonathan Edwards, in his sermon, "The Sorrows of the Bereaved Spread before Jesus"]
