Who Rules and Who Reigns?

 “And when the woman saw that the tree was good (suitable, pleasant) for food and that it was delightful to look at, and a tree to be desired in order to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she gave some also to her husband, and he ate.

Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves apron like girdles.”

Genesis 3:6-7

 

The woman saw a good, suitable and pleasant tree that was delightful to look at and a tree to be desired. She was ruled and empowered by her emotions more than obedience to God.  When your emotions empower your life it will always bring destruction. I could cite other examples from both the Old and New Testaments but I think there is ample evidence in the world around us as well.

What empowers road rage?

Certainly not the Word of God!

Is adultery, whether in the life of an Old Testament character or in the next door neighbor, empowered by obedience to God or an individuals’ own emotions?

I think we all know the answer to that one.

Our emotions can be the greatest issue we face when it comes to victory over life’s struggles.

When we are ruled by our emotions they can create a response in us that is extremely detrimental to our walk with God.

One of the areas where this can be most evident is when our tongue is ruled by our emotions rather than through a self-control that is built upon the word.

We have all spoken out of anger only to regret what was said later.

We have all also been at the receiving end of words that hurt us deeply.

Gossip, lies, insults, threats; these are the results of a life controlled and empowered through emotions.

What to do?

Lets’ look at that together this week.

Lets’ commit to growing in this area as we learn together.

Let’s desire the empowering of the Holy Spirit and understand the God ordained role our emotions play in our lives.

Father:

We need you in all areas of our life.

We especially invite the Holy Spirit to rule and reign in us teaching us to submit every emotion to His guidance.

We thank you and pray in Jesus Name.

Amen.