how the Holy Spirit leads us

Before we can consent to have the Holy Spirit lead us, we must know who the Holy Spirit is and understand its purpose in our lives. In Matthew 28:18-20, the Holy Spirit is referred to as the third God Head in whose name we are baptized. John 14:16-18, refers to the Holy Spirit as our Counselor, the spirit of truth who is with us forever. However, this spirit of truth only dwells with those who obey God as is noted in Acts 5:32. The Holy Spirit represents the medium through which God communicates with us, Acts 1:2. It is God's representation on the earth that enables us to do the will of God, by giving us power, Acts 1:8 and boldness Acts 4:31. The Holy Spirit is a representation of God among us. It's role includes: 1. Bearing witness of Christ by convicting our hearts about the truth of Christ, through making the truth known to us, John 15:26 and John 16:14.2. Acts as our teacher (I Corinthians 2:9-14), through helping us to be receptive to the things of God as well as teaching and helping us to remember spiritual things (John 14:26)3. Develop godly character in the lives of believers through the fruits of the spirit as found in Galatians 5:22 -23. The fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Qualities which are difficult to develop and maintain on our own.4. The Holy Spirit also serves to convicts us of our sins (John 16: 8 - 11) Allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us includes yielding to its convictions, being receptive to the things of God along with developing Godly character in our lives through the fruits of the spirit. The Holy Spirit will remain with us as long as we continue to be obedient to God. Hence, being led by the Holy Spirit involves staying in the word and continually learning about what pleases God so we can continue to grow in obedience. Yielding to the Holy Spirit makes our walk with Christ easier and allows God to do more in our lives. Its a choice we all make individually to willing grow in Christ through yielding to the Holy Spirit or being stiff necked and do our own thing. Only we can make that choice, God will never force it on us.

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Let's take the time to examine our lives to see to what extent the Holy Spirit is leading us. Have a Great week!!

-GG