The Bible teaches that 'our mortal flesh' refers to the earthly body in which divine life is manifested.
In 2 Corinthians 4:11, the expression 'our mortal flesh' signifies the earthly tabernacle we inhabit, rather than our carnal mind. This concept is mirrored in the text, where believers are described as 'earthen vessels' that contain the treasure of God’s power, ensuring that the excellence of that power is attributed to God rather than ourselves. It is within these frail bodies, marked by infirmities, that the life of Jesus is made known, often expressed through fervent desires for God, living faith, and the sweet fellowship of the saints. Just as a spring intermittently flows from its source, so does this divine life rise and fall in accordance with our spiritual state.
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