“Let me emphasize this: As you yield to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, you will abandon the cravings of your self-life.” Galatians 5:16 TPT
The guidance of the Holy Spirit is what makes the difference in the life of a child of God. He leads us in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 (TPT): “That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me the right path and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honour to his name.” Holy living is not the result of self-discipline, but of Spirit-discipline and leadership in a man’s life.
Our theme Scripture emphasises that if you yield to the dynamic life and power of the Lord Holy Spirit, you will abandon the cravings of your self-life. This isn’t achieved through obedience; instead, you must redirect your desires towards the Spirit.
Remember, He is constantly at work within you, guiding your will and actions towards His good pleasure and His pleasure is holy living. As Philippians 2:13 (ERV) states, “Yes, it is God who is working in you. He helps you want to do what pleases him and gives you the power to do it.” In the New Testament, holiness and holy living are entirely the work of the Holy Spirit.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives produces righteous desires. Ezekiel 36:27 (NLT) states, “I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.” As you are now the offspring of the Word of God, you supernaturally do the Word. Prophet Ezekiel spoke to men who were given the Word to obey, but the Christian is not one who simply obeys the Word of God.
For instance, a human being does not go to the washroom, bathe, or eat as a matter of obedience to regulations; these actions are simply part of human life. Without doing these things, one cannot be considered a normal person, and it will negatively impact their health. As you are a product of the Word, you naturally live out the Word in your daily life.
1 Peter 1:23 (MSG): “Your new life is not like your old life. Your old birth came from mortal sperm; your new birth comes from God’s living Word. Just think: a life conceived by God himself!” Your divine life came from the Word of God. When you live the divine life through the Holy Spirit, you walk in holiness every day without premeditation. The Spirit enables you to manifest holiness easily because it has become your nature. Glory to Jesus in the highest.
PRAYER
Dear Lord Holy Spirit, lead my life completely. Transform my desires and actions as I yield to Your teaching, guidance, and leadership. Thank You for working in me, giving me both the will and the power to do Your will. By Your power and grace, my mind is fixed on You and what You are doing in my life. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Romans 8:10 ERV
Christ lives in you, so even though your body will die because of sin, your spirit gives you life…
2 Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 35-36, Matthew 18
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 18, Matthew 7:11-20
