What does it mean to Walk in the Spirit?
Definition: Walk, to move with Our purpose is to keep our Eyes on Jesus. To live and walk in the Spirit.
Galations Ch.5 v.25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.
Purpose: Walking in the Spirit requires purpose Observation: What is in the Pathway. Balance: We must be upright; we can’t do it lying down. Action: We can’t get there by wishing, it requires effort on our part, being Proactive. Step by step, moment by moment.
Walk in the Spirit? Our conduct needs to be pleasing to God, at all places and in all things, i.e. Home, Work, Public, or with Family. We must be aware of the enemy (Satan) and how he will try to trip us up and cause us to stumble were we are the weakest. This requires Discernment and Determination. Ephesians Ch.6 v.13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Take up your Cross daily by reading God’s Word, it is the best way to start the day first thing before you go to work, school or on a day trip. God wants us to be attentive to His voice, He wants us to Walk in the Spirit and we do so by being attentive to His voice. The Soul is our mind and our emotions, before we came to Christ our Spirit was dead and our Soul controlled our actions. When we receive Christ into our lives our Spirit comes alive! When we come to Christ we have to let Him take charge and submit to Him. This means, by giving everything and all situations and circumstances over to Him fully, not partially or reluctantly. When we receive Christ as our Lord and Savior we are cleansed of our Sins. 2 Corinthians Ch.1 v.10 He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us; on Him we have set our hope that He will rescue us again. We have been delivered and He delivered us through Sanctification. He has perfected us forever; our Salvation is secured in Jesus Christ. Galatians CH.5 v.17 From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.
Flesh vs. Spirit One is always pulling against the other. Flesh is our Emotions, or Desires, and our Will. Our Spirit is to be a forgiving person, to live by the Spirit, to walk in the Spirit and to have our eyes fixed on Jesus at all times. When we walk in the Spirit we hear God’s voice and to hear God’s voice we nave to listen to the Holy Spirit by having Intimacy and Fellowship with Him. Intimacy with Jesus, by spending time with Him.
Why Walk in the Spirit?
Walk in the Power of God Be strong in the Lord, this requires endurance and protection, the Shield of God. Protection shields us from the deception of Satan. Boldness of speech and Confidence.
Destiny Jeremiah Ch.29 v.11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for our welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Take hold of the future Jesus has for us, walk in the Spirit and we will see our destiny. Make every day, week, month and year count with the Lord.
How do you Walk in the Spirit?
Walk Circumspectly Be Observant, be watchful and walk step by step in Christ Jesus. Walk in the Spirit, give all distractions over to Him (i.e. bills, money, career) and Listen to the Spirit, God is the Provider of all things since all things are His and He Created all things. Trust in God with all things, circumstances and situations. We choose to be a Forgiving person, bless those who would curse us or do us harm.
Areas of Doubt and Unbelief Trust in the Lord in all things and do not be led by the Flesh. Turn our Focus to Praise Him and give Him the Thanksgiving that He deserves, in good times and in the bad times especially as this is where we grow. We must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. And every time we walk or are about to walk in the Flesh, PRAY!!! God will show us every time the way out if we Pray.
James Ch.1 v.22, 25 - 22. But be doers of the Word, and merely hearers who deceive themselves. 25. If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. Blessed is what he does. We are not alone; God is with us (you). We walk in the Spirit by Submitting to God. We can do this by reading the Word of God, by praying to God and Reading our Bible daily (2 or 3 Chapters)
Psalm Ch.25 v.14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes His Covenant known to them.
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