Series: The Inheritance of the Saints
The Land of the Emotions —Part 3: Post 26 of 35
Possessing the Inner Landscape
Emotions are powerful—and they are a part of how God created us. But they were never meant to rule the life of a believer.
Jesus wept. Jesus rejoiced. Jesus groaned in the Spirit. He was moved with compassion. But He was never led by fear, anger, or impulse.
In contrast, Israel in the wilderness was driven by emotion. When afraid, they cried out to return to Egypt. When hungry, they complained. When angry, they accused Moses and the Lord.
Unrestrained emotion is a thief of spiritual inheritance.
To possess the land within, the emotions must be brought under the Spirit’s government.
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” (Proverbs 16:32)
Our inner landscape must be subdued before we can conquer anything external.
The emotions must be:
– Acknowledged—not suppressed
– Healed—not ignored
– Surrendered—not exalted
When the soul is wounded, it lashes out. When it is ruled by the Spirit, it rests.
Through the Word, worship, and waiting on the Lord, our emotions are brought into holy alignment.
Possessing the land within requires the subduing of the storm within.
Let peace rule your heart—and the giants of emotion will fall.