The Spirit's Guidance: A Sign of God's Family

 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." - Romans 8:14

The word "for" shows that this verse is related to the previous verse. The previous verse talks about putting to death the works of the flesh by the Spirit. He who leaves the works of the flesh alive is not led by the Spirit. He who tries to mortify the works of the flesh by his own strength is not guided by the Spirit either.

God's children are led by God's Spirit. He who is led by the Spirit of God is led by the Word of God. God's Spirit leads God's children to look into the mirror of God's Word. There they see themselves as impure and in need of purification.

The Spirit of God then leads them to the throne of grace to receive mercy, to receive forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus.

God's Spirit guides them in the way of heartfelt obedience. God's Spirit leads them to where Jesus is.

From my diary,

March 23,   2024