WALKING IN THE SPIRIT

 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  (Galatians 5:16 NKJV)

 When we walk in the spirit we shall be led by Him. In the early stages of life we are apt to be headstrong and impulsive, as Moses when he killed the Egyptian. But as we grow in Christian experience, we wait for the leadings of the Spirit, moving us by His suggestion, impressing on us His will, working within us what afterwards we work out in character and deed. We don't go in front, but follow behind. We are led by the Spirit.

 The man or woman who walks in the Spirit has no desire to fulfill the lust of the flesh. The desire for the gratification of natural appetite may be latent in the soul, and may flash through the thoughts, but he does not fulfill it. The desire cannot be prevented, but its fulfillment can certainly be withheld.

 When we walk in the Spirit He produces in us the fruit of a holy character. The contrast between the works of the fleshly--i.e., the selfish life.--and the fruit of the Spirit, which is the natural product of His influence, is very distinct. In works there is effort, the clatter of machinery, the deafening noise of the factory. But fruit is found in the calm, still, regular process of nature, which is ever producing in its secret laboratory the kindly fruits of the earth. How quiet it all is! There is neither voice nor language. It is almost impossible to realize what is being effected by a long summer day of sunshine. The growing of autumn arrives with noiseless footsteps. So it is with the soul that daily walks in the Spirit. There are probably no startling experiences, no marked transitions, nothing special to record in the diary, but every year those who live in close proximity witness a ripening wealth of fruit in the manifestation of love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control. Are you walking in the Spirit?

 PRAYER

Gracious Lord! May Your Holy Spirit keep me ever walking in the light of Your countenance. May He fill my heart with the sense of Your nearness and loving fellowship. Order my steps in Your way, and walk with me, that I may do the thing that pleases You. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN.

God's Daily Promise

Promise #305:
I am tenderhearted towards all that I have made.

Psalm 145:9 (WEB)
Yahweh is good to all.
His tender mercies are over all his works.