Devotion:
Read Galatians 5:16-25.
This writer contrasts life controlled by our sinful nature verses life controlled by the Holy Spirit. So how well are you staying in step with the Holy Spirit? One way to gauge that is to determine how well we demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit; LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, and SELF-CONTROL. God’s Spirit creates and distributes these characteristics. Whenever they are lacking, we are out of step with the Spirit.
To walk in the Spirit, respond to the promptings God gives you.
Don’t sense any nudgings? Just be patient and wait. God instills seasons of silence in his plan. Winter is needed for the soil to bear fruit. Time is needed for the development of a crop. Disciples wait for the movement of God. Wait for him to move, nudge, and direct.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for today: “Father, work in my life in a way that people will see you shining out. Help me to break free from the selfishness and sin that prevent me from being conformed to your image and expressing your holiness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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