God’s plan is manifold: it has many facets to it. We are encouraged to explore and experience all that He has promised for us. The promise of the Holy Spirit baptism is for all believers. Hopefully the questions and answers below will help you enjoy more of what God has for you\ in this important manifestation of His love for His children.
How to be led by the Holy Spirit
The Priority of Being Led
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
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This passage refers to ‘mature’ sons. Maturity is the condition of being able to produce and reproduceaccording to God’s will. An immature ‘son’ will always be a son, but it not grown up enough to fulfill the call on his life. God’s plan for every ‘son’ or child of God – male and female, is to be led by the Holy Spirit in the words they speak, and in their actions and reactions. Read more…
‘Weird or Wonderful?’
To many, the Holy Spirit may be too far out for them, somewhat distant perhaps, weird even. Their experience may be limited and unfortunately some even have a ‘bad taste’ because of something that happened that pushed them away.
This need not be so. Not even close, as Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to be a comfort, strength and help in all matters we face.
Jesus loves to serve us… even today – it’s His nature
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
This scripture is most often used to show how we should be servant minded and lay down our lives for the benefit of others – something than is assumed to be against our nature! That is indeed so, at least partly so. I contend that when we come to know our new nature in Christ, trust Him to meet our needs, we are freed up to be other minded.