“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.” Psalms 23:1-2 KJV
As a born-again Christian, you are not meant to make wrong decisions, engage in unprofitable businesses, or keep relationships that lead to ruin. Such outcomes often occur when you walk in your own understanding and not under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
David understood the ministry of the Holy Spirit, even though this revelation was not common in his time. He recognized the place and influence of the Spirit in his life, which is why he declared in Psalm 23:1 (KJV), “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” The Holy Spirit is the Shepherd and Bishop of our lives, as affirmed in 1 Peter 2:25.
The Holy Spirit guides and pilots our lives. He causes us to lie down in green pastures; places of provision, abundance, and peace. Through His ministry, believers are enabled to build the right relationships, engage in the right businesses, choose the right partners, and walk in the perfect will of God for their lives.
He also empowers us to walk in paths prepared for us ahead of time. Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 2:10 (KJV): “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” This speaks of a life intentionally designed by God, full of purpose and direction.
Therefore, live with the understanding that you are not a child of chance. The people you meet and the opportunities you encounter are not by accident; everything in your life is meant to be influenced by the Spirit of God. A Christian who maintains a relationship with the person of the Holy Spirit will not walk in error but will experience a life of ever-increasing glory
CONFESSION
My life is for the glory of God and for His glory only I live. I am aligned to divine purpose and will because of the presence and leadership of the Lord Holy Spirit. As I learn the word of God, l live and walk in the truth taught by the Lord Holy Spirit. Glory, halleluyah.
DEEPER REFLECTIONS
Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
Psalms 16:11 KJV
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fullness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
John 16:13 KJV
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 49-50, Matthew 25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 25, Matthew 9:26-38
