B.O.L.O
Barbara Lynne Norwood
08/26/2024
Fleshly Works
“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:19-21 nkjv
Hi Friends, My Brothers And Sisters In The Body Of Christ!
Thank you for taking some time in your busy day to ponder a very painful subject. My intention is not to bring pain into your day, but an enlightened biblical answer. I will also share my own experience which may help you.
ADULTERY may have affected your life or the life of someone you know. The consequences are devastating to say the least and the collateral damage may involve children as well.
As a society, infidelity is often dismissed as a failure on the part of a spouse and not the offender. The reasons included:
Needs not being met.
No Longer in Love with Spouse.
Monogamy is not for me.
It only happened once.
Etc., Etc., Etc.
I decided to call this section of The Kingdom Cries, B.O.L.O, because I have and can easily identify the enemy, who is the root cause of infidelity. his domain (the home) and the property associated with ADULTERY, (the flesh) gives him an open invitation to be in the marriage no matter the reason. The enemy’s goal is to break the sacred covenant between the couple and enter their lives for other achievements he has invested in or plans to.
ADULTERY is just a starter.
The technical term for B.O.L.O is
“Be On The Lookout” as “Information bulletins to law enforcement officers to try and locate a person or item of property.”[1]
This is a specific communication between law enforcement to alert one another about potential perpetrators or properties involved in a crime.
THE ENEMY IS THE BIGGEST PERPETRATOR IN MARRIAGES!
He Wants To Steal Your Marriage!
It Is Criminal To Break Up A Marriage!
The Enemy is the Biggest Criminal of All!
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” John 10:10
As we already know, there is a lot that comes with an affair. It takes a lot of work to hide it, maintain it, dissolve it and then repair the marriage when and if it can be. Exhausting!
This is a MEMO or BULLETIN to Christians or Non-Believers to notify you of reasons, effects and causes of infidelity.
Paul addresses the church body, explaining the entrance of the enemy is through our FLESH. He further explains that the origin of these issues is due to the works of FLESH.
Many believers don’t address their FLESH or the works of FLESH to overcome lusts and temptations to avoid ADULTERY.
Paul clearly explains we must always be led by the Holy Spirit to have a successful walk with Christ. The more we let the Holy Spirit lead, we bring Him into every environment of our lives no matter the season or reason for fleshly gain.
B.O.L.O is intended to diligently seek out where the enemy could gain entrance into our lives and enforce our awareness of his fleshly doorways.
ADULTERY is only one doorway. There are many, many more domains in your life to claim as his, if they are opened.
Because of his relentless nature, we too must be just as relentless.
Be your own enforcement of this foundational law of Christ and practice
it daily.
Let the Holy Spirit guide your path, your conscience, and your morals.
He gives you the strength to overcome lusts, temptations, and ungodly desires.
WALK IN THE SPIRIT
NOT IN THE FLESH
INFIDELITY IS POISON
Because infidelity is a poison, that means it’s deadly!
It will destroy a relationship that took years to build in a matter of lustful moments that cannot be undone.
Paul addresses so many other issues in this scripture which all seem to connect to one another in some form or another.
Many victims of infidelity have admitted to jealousy, envy, contentiousness, revelries, selfish ambitions, wrathful outbursts, dissentions, uncleanness, idolatry, (worship of self) sorcery, drunkenness and even murder.
Ultimately, one fleshly act leads to another one and another one and so on…
NOW THE ENEMY HAS GAINED FULL ENTRY!
I was a victim of an affair. My spouse cheated on me with one of my “friends”. It was extremely humiliating to say the least.
I can honestly say, my now ex-spouse, drove me onto a battleground with him, myself, and the “friend”. I was exposed to so many emotions and acts from those emotions to cure my pain and get revenge!
My FLESH took over my life!
THE FLESH IS YOUR ENEMY
THE ENEMY IS YOUR FLESH
Many blame the other person in the marriage as the root cause.
He or She is NOT.
It causes one to blame the other and divides the union. The home is now an enemy domain.
“..and the two shall become one flesh’; so, then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 8:9-10
I have often seen a couple struggle with other issues after infidelity, me included. The enemy is now able to invest in the plan of complete and utter destruction of a home.
It often works and his mission is accomplished over time.
The longer he is there, the stronger he gets. The stronger he gets, the weaker the flesh.
Now my flesh was constantly under attack and led me to open many doors that derailed my spiritual life as well as my mental well-being.
My goal? REVENGE!
An ungodly mess to say the least!
By the mercy of Our Father, He told me how to close these doors, surrender my flesh unto Him and He would do the rest. What a burden lifted from me!
I eventually healed over time and came into a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit as my guide.
Father does not want any of His children in pain, torment, or chaos for any reason. It is not His goal to collapse a union between man and woman.
He can only do what we allow Him to.
That is the key to this walk.
That is what is required for a True Servant.
During a B.O.L.O. in your life, practice to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit to show you His way to receive the love and attention you deserve.
You Are More Than Worth It!
Stay Blessed!
Stay Strong!
Stay Encouraged!
Barbara Lynne Norwood
Columnist
The Kingdom Cries Publications Llc
Thekingdomcries.com
