Victory in Jesus

There is much report in the media regarding sensuality, lust and lack of integrity in our modern world today.

William Shakespeare in his play, 'Cleopatra' presents Antony as one of the great soldiers of the world. He was one of the triple pillars of the Roman Empire. Lust of the flesh slowly reduced him to become the fleshly slave of Cleopatra - 'a strumpet's fool, reduced to dotage and disgrace.'

"O God! Am  I to run a race,
Who lack the very self-restraint
That would all subtle lust abase
and win the laurel of a saint?"

We strive to obey the command of the Lord, "Be holy, as I the Lord am holy." But then lust crouches like a tiger, waiting to spring in upon our flesh. We are urged to  indulge in passion. The world, the flesh, the devil flashing on the TV screens, on the internet and elsewhere, yes temptations attack.

We need the indwelling and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Holiness can be lived in the flesh. Jesus lived in the flesh - He became flesh and dwelt among us and we are told experienced temptations in all points as we do. Jesus overcame, Her conquered, He was victorious. We too can be more than conquerors through Him who loved us.