Led by His SpiritНамуна

The impact of the Holy Spirit on our lives when He is in control is dramatic. It is not in flashy, dramatic antics as we sometimes see people claim as evidence of the Holy Spirit at work. Instead, it is a joyful way of living, filled with songs, thanks, and humility. None of these come naturally to people living in a fallen world, but they are produced by the power of the Spirit when He is given free rein to bring His fruit to life in and through us.

Every believer needs this power. It is not reserved just for those in vocational ministry. The power of the Holy Spirit is just as necessary for a welder, a teacher, a parent, or a retiree as it is for a pastor or missionary.

To be filled with the Spirit, we must first be emptied of ourselves. Jesus said, “Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep” (Luke 6:25). Satan delights in filling our lives with things that keep us from focusing on God. He is just as happy to use good things as sinful ones—as long as it keeps us from being open to God’s direction and control. The more that we yield ourselves to the work of the Holy Spirit, the more holy and sanctified our lives will be. “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16). To be victorious in the Christian life, we must surrender full control to the Holy Spirit every day.