For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they
are the sons of God (Romans 8:14).
One reason some of God’s children find themselves in
unpalatable situations is that they don’t submit to the leading of the Spirit.
The Holy Spirit leads us through the Word. Any counsel you receive that’s
contrary to what the Word says isn’t from the Holy Spirit. Some people pray
about something, then an idea comes to them, and they say, “Well, God is
leading me to do such-and-such.” If you were to ask them, “Why do you believe
it’s God that’s leading you in that direction?” they’d say, “because I prayed about
it.”
This is why knowing the Word for yourself is
absolutely indispensable. It’s important to have accurate knowledge of the
Word. The more submissive you are to the Lordship of the Word, the more easily
the Spirit can lead you, and express Himself through you. His desire is to lead
you from glory to glory.
Our theme verse says, “For as many as are led by the
Spirit of God, they are the sons of God ” (Romans 8:14). The underlined portion
has to do with maturity; it refers to the matured sons of God (“huios”:
Greek)—those who have come to the place of maturity—they subject themselves to
the leading of the Holy Spirit.
To fulfil God’s destiny for your life, you must
learn to follow the Spirit in the Word, by the Word, and through the Word.
Never make a major decision in your life without consulting with Him. And don’t
be in a hurry when seeking His guidance; be patient until you hear His
voice—His words— in your spirit, and never be in conflict with the Scriptures.
CONFESSION: I’m born of the Spirit, and I’m fully
yielded to His leading, guidance and control; His truth and wisdom are the
forces of my life, propelling me from glory to glory as I walk in the paths
prearranged for me by God. I’m fulfilling His perfect will, and living out my
destiny in Him, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: 1 John 1:6-7 There was a man sent
from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness
of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
John 16:13-15 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. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew
it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I,
that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Isaiah 30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind
thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand,
and when ye turn to the left.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 16, 1 Samuel 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
PLAN: Romans 11:25-36, Psalm 119:129-144
2 YEAR BIBLE
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