Galatians 5:25 AMPC
[25] If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.]
Location always defines and determines impact and application. Residence may not always determine citizenship, but it is a window into the possibilities that are open to me. I must therefore critically assess where I am today, so I know exactly what lies ahead of me and what the realms of possibilities are. Where am I at the moment? Am I in God, or am I forging my own path for myself? The verse above says there is life in the Spirit. For every one who has given his or her life to Jesus, accepting Him as Lord and Saviour, you have received life. It is not the life that can be defined by human standards, but one that is birthed and sustained by the One who gives it. The Spirit is able to keep and preserve all who have surrendered to the authority and Lordship of Jesus. He supplies the strength, leading and guidance required on a daily basis. He provides the necessary help I need to navigate the tough issues of life.
He is able to provide support, succour and comfort when life's issues seek to weigh me down. It is not just about surrendering to Him, but also trusting Him for my daily walk. Life, in the real sense, does not begin until a man is found in God. Once I give my life to Jesus, it is the new life of Jesus that must become evident in my life. This is the daily walk, the part where the life of God in me is evident by the pursuits and priorities that are evident in my daily choices. It is like the light that cannot be hidden, no matter how hard I try. I have become a beacon and an example that people want to cppy or emulate. My conduct, company, conversation and interaction are now controlled and determined by the Spirit of God. Like all things that God does, He does not force Himself on anyone. I do have the power to decide who I will submit to, but once the choice is made, the consequences kick in. My walk needs to be in line with the life of God, so that men can see and be attracted to the God I follow. God's time of favour is here.
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