“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17
The laws of God are beautiful, perfect, and filled with the righteousness of God. Many godly prophets spoke about the laws of God for thousands of years before Christ.
Jesus came to fulfill these laws because no one has the ability to keep them. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. You might have a sincere desire to please God but sooner or later sin will lead you astray. You are too weak on your own to comply with the laws of God.
Jesus instructed His disciples to pray and be watchful but they fell asleep. This is why He said the (human) spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
Before Jesus came to the earth, God created a series of laws and sacrificial rituals for His people to follow. This system was designed to forgive sins and provide instructions for living a holy life. Unfortunately, this system was flawed because it did not deal with the inner core of human nature.
When Jesus died on the cross, God created a new method for you to keep His laws. As a believer, your old self dies with Jesus and He creates a new person. God accomplishes this by implanting Himself in you in the form of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the life of Jesus and cannot sin. It becomes your lifeline to God.
The Spirit is your teacher and guides you to live a life pleasing to God. You will be able to perform and keep the laws of God because it is not you but the Holy Spirit doing the work.
The spiritual man draws upon God for all His needs. He never looks to self! He knows self will lead to temptations and evil.
This is why it is so important to be linked to God through His Spirit. Walk by faith trusting God to meet all your needs. Be open to the voice of God and obedient to His leading!
Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of all things pertaining to God!
Hal Hollister Ministry 