Battle Plan part 3

This past Sunday we continued CONCLUDED our series "TEMPTATION." This entire we have looked at the reality temptations are inevitable so we should learn how to navigate successfully through them. We also looked at a few keys to becoming stronger in resisting temptation" You can listen to the podcasts or download it by clicking here WYANDOTTE FAMILY PODCAST You can also watch the sermons on our NEW You Tube Channel  CLICK HERE 

We ended the series talking about "The Fight of your life." You and I are in a spiritual battle until we cross over from this world into the next. So, what can we do to become stronger in the battle? What can we do to not grow weary in the battle? I am going to spend the next few posts going over different ways we can not only prepare for the fight but grow in the fight.

For part 1 of the blog we looked at Tactic #1 which was worship. For part 2 of the blog we looked at Tactic #2 "The Holy Spirit." Let's take a look at the 3rd tactic...

Tactic #3 - Vision 

Romans 6:6-13-6 We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. 7 For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. 8 And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him. 9 We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him.10 When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God. 11 So you also should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus.

12 Do not let sin control the way you live;[a] do not give in to sinful desires. 13 Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.

Mark Batterson says, "A consistent or habitual sin problem is a vision problem." 

Paul writes in Romans 6 because of Jesus Christ, we are free from the control and power of sin. Instead of using any part of your body for an instrument of evil to serve sin, give yourselves completely to God. Use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right. 

Right now whatever temptations you are facing, the vision of your life is leading your decisions. Change your vision. Write out the vision for your life, relationship with God, marriage, family. Write out action steps and goals that will lead you toward that vision. Consume your time and thinking with God's plan and purpose with your life. Completely give yourself to God! 

The more you seek God and pursue Him, the less you will give in to temptation. Will you still face temptation? Yes! However, your vision for your life will be a support in your time of testing. 

Here is are some examples of a life vision statement. "I exist to love God more every day of my life." "Every day and in every way I want to love God more and love people more." 

Be consumed with a vision to know God and do what He has called you to do.