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Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” This verse tells you to live your life through faith in Jesus, who will then transform you. You are becoming more of Christ, a member in particular of Christ the body. And the rebellious carnal nature is dying away until you are totally transformed.

The devil will try to trick you and tempt you to do all sorts of things and to think thoughts that aren’t right. That’s why Ephesians 6:16 says, “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.” When the devil tempts you, he’s throwing flaming spears and shooting flaming arrows at you. You are fighting a war against him. Faith acts as a spiritual shield, protecting you from the attacks and lies of your enemy, the devil.

Romans 10:17: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word (rhema) of Christ.”

The Greek word “rhema” means an utterance or a word spoken. It’s a sentence or statement. Some have said there’s a difference between the Greek words “rhema” and “logos.” That’s a theological idea, but it doesn’t hold up to examination. Faith comes when God speaks. God speaks the rhema or logos, which is the Person of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, God’s Word, authors faith in your heart. That’s why faith is substance. It’s the substance of things hoped for. God speaks a vision of hope into your heart. Faith is also the absolutely certain proof of things you cannot see.

Ask God to answer these questions.

1. What does it mean for you to be crucified with Christ?
2. How does faith in Jesus transform you?
3. What is wrong with the carnal nature?
4. What does the shield of faith do?
5. Why does the devil try to trick you?

Bonus questions:

1. What is the difference between “rhema” and “logos”? (Is there any real difference or is the idea of a difference just a theological idea?)
2. How does faith act as a shield against the devil’s attacks?
3. What are the flaming darts of the evil one?
4. What does the Greek word “rhema” mean?

1. Pray for the Lord to protect you and keep you in His presence and His presence only.
2. Direct your mind toward the Lord only.
3. Ask God what He want’s to talk about.
4. You can ask God any questions. In all of this, be led by the Holy Spirit. God promises that He will answer you if you ask Him.
5. Do not edit or change what God says even if you don’t understand it.
6. Reject the lies and receive the truth.
7. Take notes.
8. Transfer your notes to your journal without editing what God said to you.

Keep in mind that God doesn’t want you to ever disconnect from Him. He wants to flow through you constantly in knowledge, wisdom, and love.