Mortal Bodies

Mortal Bodies infused with the Holy Spirit! Paul says exactly that, “But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” – Rom. 8:10-11 (NIV) At times we ponder about what it means to be ourselves and then to think we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit can be confusing. Our physical bodies are mortal, finite, and temporary, but He is the embodiment of eternal perfection, just like Jesus. Why would He want to limit Himself to such boundaries? There is only one reason, He loves those people who will invite Him in as much as Jesus loved them. Paul speaks directly that all people sin and are separated from God. But when we became Christians, we were reborn by the work of the Holy Spirit. We were made holy, and the Spirit came to live inside of us. Although He lives within us, His ability to lead us is dependent on our agreement to follow His guidance. Although our bodies are in a state of increasing decay, we are also able to take part in the life-giving work through the Spirit. One day, this decaying body will be replaced, raised to live in a different realm. We will have immortal bodies that are beyond decay. While our physical bodies remind us of our mortality, the Holy Spirit is our reminder, our seal, our guarantee, of life forever with God.