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The Daily Word of Righteousness
Living in the Fullness of the Spirit, #3
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, (Luke 4:1)
The Lord Jesus Himself was led by the Spirit at all times.
In fact, both John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus were filled with the Spirit and were guided by the Spirit during their lifetimes.
Speaking of John:
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. (Luke 1:15)
If we should be brought before public officials because we are a Christian, we are not to take thought about how we are to answer. The Holy Spirit will govern what we say in that hour.
Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. (Mark 13:11)
The Holy Spirit Directs Our Sanctification
In order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:4)
The foundation of Christian teaching is the forgiveness, the righteousness ascribed to us, that comes to us as a result of the blood atonement made by the Lord Jesus on the cross of Calvary.
However, Romans 8:4 (above) is overlooked more often than not. In order for the righteous requirements of the Law of Moses to be ascribed to us we must live according to the Holy Spirit. This means we must pray, read our Bible, gather with fervent saints (as possible), serve, give, and do all else associated with the Christian discipleship.
It also is of the greatest importance that we count ourselves as crucified with Christ and raised with Christ to the right hand of God in Heaven.
We must deny ourselves, take up our personal cross each day, and follow the Lord Jesus.
We must keep the commandments given by the Lord in the Gospels and through His Apostles in the Epistles.
We must present our body a living sacrifice as our reasonable service to God.
We must look to the Lord Jesus for every decision of life.
We must confess our sins as the Holy Spirit points them out, receiving God's forgiveness, and then denouncing and renouncing our sins with all vigor. Then we must draw near to God for continued fellowship.
For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (Romans 8:13,14)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (I John 1:9)
We absolutely must do these things every day if we are to live according to the Spirit of God.
To be continued.