the spirit satisfied

the concept of regeneration as found in the Bible speaks of the process of passing out of death into life. a man's spirit before regeneration is far away from God and is considered dead, for death is dissociation from life and from God who is the fountain of life. death is hence, seperation from God. man's spirit is dead and therefore unable to commune with him. either his soul (mind, will, emotions) controls him and plunges him into a life of ideas and imaginings, or the lusts and habits of his body stimulate him and reduce his soul to servitude. - Watchman Nee

these words are like water. how true they are. when we are out of touch with God - the things of this world take our focus, time and energy. we can become like ever-searching automatons looking for the next fix that will bring us to a place of contentment. nothing satisfies my spirit like Jesus does. and i think that what Watchman is saying is that when the spirit is satisfied, man lives in his highest state of being - the soul and flesh cease to exist in terms of importance.. we are no longer enticed to walk around captive to every whim, thought and desire.. to me - living in communion with the Spirit of God is the only means by which i can acquire true and lasting freedom!