Led By The Spirit
By Joyce Meyer in her “Closer To God Each Day” devotional
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
It’s interesting that in Galatians 5:16 Paul did not say the cravings, or the desires of the flesh, would no longer exist for the children of God. He said that we can choose to be led by the Holy Spirit, and by making that choice, we would not give in to the temptations that would try to separate us from God.
There are many things that try to lead us – other people, the devil, our own flesh (our body, mind, will, or emotions). There are many voices in the world that are speaking to us, and often several at the same time.
In order to live in close relationship with God, it is imperative that we choose to be led by the Holy Spirit instead of those other voices. He alone knows the will of God and is sent to dwell in each of us, to aid us in being all God has designed us to be, and to have all God wants us to have.
Being led by the Spirit means He leads us by peace and by wisdom, as well as by the Word of God. He speaks in a still, small voice in our heart as we seek to live our lives for God. The more we follow His leading, the more we will be victorious in life.
I encourage you to begin each day by saying, “Holy Spirit, I will listen for Your leading today. Give me wisdom and peace so I can move in step with Your guidance.”
God bless,
Mark