We are called by God to be led by the Spirit, not the world. Why is this so hard to do? For we know, that when we are led by the Spirit we are eternally fulfilled.
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Romans 8:14NKJV
This scripture reveals what we have to look forward to when we receive Jesus Christ the Savior of the world. When we surrender the ways of the world and take on a new identity in Christ, our journey begins. Just as a child grows and matures throughout life, our relationship with the Father matures as we learn more about Him and His ways. This process reveals to us what moving in the Holy Spirit looks like as we graft ourselves into the Father; becoming mature children of the kingdom. The Holy Spirit is a gift from God to guide and teach us many things. The Holy Spirit lives inside of us. Our job is to learn to recognize the way the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. He is our helper in all times and without Him, we are nothing.
The world and all that is in it are temporary. Being led by the Spirit shows us how to walk in this carnal world while receiving an everlasting filling coming from something much greater. That greatness is what the Father has to give us. When we walk in the ways of the world, turning with the way the wind blows, we will not make it to our destination. Our focus becomes lost and uncertainty soon creeps in.
When we walk in the Spirit of the Lord our ways are made clear. A path is revealed. We are confident in the Father to direct our paths. The world offers much that can entangle our thoughts and minds making us waver between right and wrong, good and bad. Walking in the Spirit of God leaves no room for those kinds of decisions. When you choose to be led by the Spirit the ways of the world no longer take a toll on your internal being. Your mind, heart, and soul become aligned within the Father and begin to weave a beautiful picture of the intentions of the Father.
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV
The choice is always ours. When we have tried every avenue God will be there waiting in the darkness. He never leaves us or forsakes us as we navigate the ways of the world. It’s much easier to be led by His Spirit for His purpose than to try to imitate the pattern of this world. We were created uniquely, set on a course to be fashioned after the One who came and died for us. When we accept Jesus the Son of God, a door opens to the Father. His gift is the Holy Spirit in us to encourage, comfort, and guide us. This is the greatest gift to be given and when we receive it our lives are never the same. The love of God is evident through the gift of His Spirit within us flowing through us for His purpose. How does the Holy Spirit move in your life?