"A Law like Gravity"

          Within the confines of our limited understanding, there are certain things that cannot be refuted. Such things would include the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the law of gravity. These systematic theories have become laws because they have never been disproven (and demonstrated constantly via the scientific method); they have become timeless truths, which we now know to govern the physics of our world.

            Likewise, the Bible also presents laws which will never be refuted. One of these spiritual laws is found in Romans 8 – the law of the Spirit (vs. 2, 4). This “law” simply states that living by the Holy Spirit will bring life and righteousness (Rom. 8:1-4). Living according to the Spirit of God releases us from the law of sin and death; it allows us the privilege and freedom of experiencing real life (with God) here on earth, eternal life (with God) in heaven, and real righteousness (with God) both now and forever. The lips of God have spoken, “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death… in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled” (Rom. 8:2, 4).

            The law of the Spirit can be likened to the law of gravity. The law of gravity proves that objects are attracted to like objects (of proportional mass and matter), because of the force drawing/pulling them together. Like the law of gravity, the law of the Spirit overcompensates for the pull of our flesh. This law, then, releases us from the consequences of our fleshly condition – sin and death.

            If we so choose to live by the Spirit, He WILL give life and righteousness to His followers (Gal. 5:25). It will only be then, through the power of the Holy Spirit, when our feet will leave the ground, and we will soar on wings of the Lord above gravitational pull of our fallen human condition. Thusly, if we live by the Spirit, God will remain true to this promise. God will provide us with life on earth, eternal life in heaven, and His righteousness. Now, somehow, all we have to do is surrender ourselves to the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit!

- Dusty