Life Beyond Flesh and Blood
“Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:50To inherit the kingdom of God is to partake in His divine nature and to live in His likeness. The natural man—flesh and blood—cannot attain this, for corruption cannot inherit incorruption. What qualifies us is the life of God, and this life comes only through the Spirit of God in Christ Jesus.
Jesus said, “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6). This means that unless we are born again by the Spirit, we remain limited to the natural realm, unable to connect with the things of God.
The life of God in us transforms us from mere men into vessels of His glory. It enables us to walk in the Spirit, live righteously, and manifest His power. Paul affirms this in Romans 8:9: “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
Without the Spirit, we are of no eternal use to God. But with His Spirit, we can walk in victory, overcome the desires of the flesh, and live lives that glorify Him. The divine life is what makes us fit for His kingdom—today and in eternity.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus. Thank You for making me a partaker of Your divine nature. I refuse to live by the flesh; instead, I choose to walk in the Spirit daily. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit, that I may live a life pleasing to You and worthy of Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Related Bible Verses
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John 3:6 – That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
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2 Peter 1:4 – That ye might be partakers of the divine nature…
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Romans 8:9 – If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
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Daily DevotionalAdmin2025-03-26T05:12:11+04:00
