4 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads
Good Afternoon Partners and Friends,
I am so glad to be back with you as I write and you read this blog! You are in our heart and prayers daily, and we are thankful for you!
Today I wanted to share with you part of a message that was preached on a Wednesday night here at A Glorious Church. The title of the message is “4 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads”. As Christians, we live our lives daily endeavoring to be led by the Holy Spirit. I felt led to share this with you to help encourage you and exhort you to keep practicing! He is the greatest guide in the world, and we just have to know how to tap into His guidance.
Our key scripture is found in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TPT). It says:
“Every Scripture has been written by the Holy Spirit, the breath of God. It will empower you by its instruction and correction, giving you the strength to take the right direction and lead you deeper into the path of Godliness.”
A lot of times, this scripture is used to teach what the Word of God will do for you, and that perspective is true. The scriptures are God’s words being brought forth by the Holy Spirit, but pay close attention to the one Who wrote them: The Holy Spirit. If the Holy Spirit wrote the words, then it is also my understanding that He will lead us this way. So, let’s take a look at this scripture closely.
Looking into this scripture, we see four ways that the Word of God helps us and four ways the Holy Spirit leads us:
Instruction (of the word)
Correction (of your flesh)
Direction (of your life)
Godliness (of your spirit)
Instruction
Every day of our lives the Holy Spirit wants to lead us. He wants to lead us by giving us instruction from the Word of God. Have you ever read a passage of scripture and, all of the sudden, that passage really meant something to you and your life situation? That is the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Correction
The next way the Holy Spirit leads us every day is not always the most popular, but it is vital: the leading of correction. Have you ever said something and instantly knew that was the wrong thing to say? That is the correction of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not condemn you, He just corrects you.
Direction
The third way the Holy Spirit endeavors to lead us is by direction for our lives on the path that God has for us. Think about where you live or the church you attend. Most likely, the Holy Spirit guided you there. You had a “knowing” that this was the place for you! Or at times, you have had a “knowing” you weren’t supposed to be there. That is the direction of the Holy Spirit, and the more you learn and practice this aspect of His leading, the stronger you will be able to operate in hearing Him for direction in your life.
Godliness
A fourth way the Holy Spirit will lead us is godliness. Another word for godliness is holiness. The Holy Spirit will always lead you to God and His ways. For example, if you have an addiction or a passion that you like to do and it does not line up with the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will lead you away from that and bring you into victory over that.
So, as you begin this upcoming week, please take time to meditate and practice. Look for these four ways the Holy Spirit would like to lead you, and as you do, you will grow stronger in Him daily.
-Coach Brim