The Spirit of God

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16

Vitally united with Christ, you can expect to see His power released in your life circumstances.

The Bible gives four commands which help you know the Spirit of God.

“Do not quench the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19

To quench the Spirit is to resist His work in your life.

“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God...” Ephesians 4:30

How do you feel when you bring grief to those you love? Do you realize that when you sin, it pains the Spirit of God? This should deter you from sin if you love Him.

“Be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18

To be Spirit filled is to be controlled by Him. This is not a once-for-all-time experience.

“Walk by the Spirit.” Galatians 5:16

The antidote to sin is a continuous dependence upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength. Key word: Continuous. Walking is a continuous action.

Young Christians are not able to go very far very fast, for God. But as you grow in your relationship to the Spirit of God, confession and restoration come quickly, and your walk evens out.

It is at this point that the full power of God becomes operational in you and in the circumstances about you.

Neither life’s circumstances, nor even Satan himself, are a match for the unhampered power of the Living God.