Walking In The Spirit
KEY PASSAGE:
But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God). Galatians 5:16
SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:2, 26 | Zechariah 4:6 | John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:8-14 - Acts 1:7-8 | Romans 8:5-7, 11, 14-16 | 1 Corinthians 12:4-8 | Galatians 5:25 | Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:11-12 | Colossians 1:16 - 1 Peter 1:1
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Along with God the Father and Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. As such, He was equally involved in the creation of the world (Gen.1:2, 26). Like Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a Person, with a personality, a will, and emotions. He is not an impersonal force
Many believers go their entire Christian lives and never understand the necessity and work of the Holy Spirit. Yet this topic is one of the most important ones in the Bible. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you and I simply cannot live a godly life. It is His ability that empowers us to resist sin and obey God. He helps us interpret Scripture and enables us to fellowship with the Lord. Without Him, no one can have a genuinely fruitful Christian life. The apostle Paul knew the significance of relying on the Holy Spirit. He wrote, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16). Although we are brand-new creatures in Christ, each believer still has the flesh operating within him or her. The flesh is our tendency to sin or to rebel against God’s will for our lives. By walking in the Spirit, you and I can have the power to overcome the flesh and live victorious Christian lives.
What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? He . . .
[1] Teaches believers and reminds us of what we have learned (John 14:26). He brings to mind verses and scriptural truth we have forgotten.
[1] Convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8-11).
[1] Testifies about Jesus, rather than Himself (John 15:26). He reveals our need for Christ and shows us how to depend on the Lord.
[1] Guides us into all truth (John 16:13).
[1] Dwells within every believer (Rom. 8:11). He lives within us the moment of salvation.
[1] Guides our steps and helps us discover the Father’s plans for us (Rom. 8:14).
[1] Assures us that we are saved. He “testifies with our spirit that we are children of God”(Rom. 8:16).
[1] Gives us spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-8).
[1] Empowers us, especially for evangelism (Acts 1:7-8). The disciples waited for the Holy Spirit before sharing the gospel even though they had walked with Jesus for three years.
[1] Equips us to minister to others (Eph. 4:11-12).
[1] Helps us pray. The Bible says He intercedes for us “with groaning too deep for words” (Rom. 8:26).
[1] Seals our salvation (Eph. 1:13). God chastises believers who sin. However, our status as His children doesn’t change.
CONCLUSION:
Do you want to live with real peace, contentment and joy in life? Do you want to have the
power to overcome temptation or persevere
through adversity? The answer is found in total
surrender and obedience to the Holy Spirit. Set
your mind on the things of God and trust the
indwelling Holy Spirit to guide you, enable you,
and empower you to obey His voice.When we
remain sensitive to the Spirit’s guidance, depend
upon Him totally and obey Him, we have life at its very best.
God bless
Archbishop
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