Trying or Abiding | Pastor Tim Lunk

Are we trying or are we abiding? This powerful message challenges us to shift our perspective on our spiritual walk. The core insight revolves around Galatians 5:16, reminding us that if we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. It's not about our striving, but about resting in Christ's finished work. We're encouraged to see ourselves as new creations in Christ, dead to sin and alive to God. This isn't just positive thinking; it's embracing our true identity in Christ. The message draws fascinating parallels between our spiritual life and a branch abiding in the vine, emphasizing that our role is to stay connected to Jesus, allowing His life to flow through us. As we focus on Christ in us, we're reminded that we're no longer bound by our old nature. This liberating truth invites us to live from a place of victory, trusting in the Holy Spirit's power to transform us from the inside out.