WHAT IS the HUMAN SOUL & SPIRIT?

Scripture Focus:

1 Thessalonians 5:23, NKJV Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Devotional:

The New Testament describes human nature as three parts: spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23, NKJV). Before salvation, your spirit and soul were connected, with all information entering both simultaneously. After rebirth, they separated (Hebrews 4:12): your spirit became aware of God, while your soul stayed in the fleshly world. Over time, your spirit transforms into God's image, created in His image (Genesis 1:26, NKJV), the image of His Spirit, the Holy Spirit.

• Your body focuses on physical senses and perceives the world.
• Your soul is self-aware, made up of a mind (thoughts), will (choices), and emotions (feelings) that are centered on the flesh.
• Your spirit created “in Our image,” is aware of God and led by the Holy Spirit.

Transformation involves aligning your soul with the Holy Spirit by shifting your mindset from a worldly to a Kingdom perspective. It's about becoming more like God and living in the Kingdom on Earth, not just waiting to go to heaven. Each day, you grow in awareness of the Kingdom of God as your soul aligns with your spirit through a Spirit-led thought process, enabling informed decisions based on your relationship with God. Paul describes this as capturing thoughts and making them obedient (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Prayer:

Abba Father, I know I was created in Your image and that Your Spirit dwells within me. Help me to take every thought captive and transform it into a Spirit-led thought so that my soul (mind, will, and emotions) aligns with Yours. Amen.

Call to Action:

Always remember: [Insert your name] is a beloved child of God!

Stop: Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Now, be still and listen.