As believers in Christ, we're enjoined to grow unto maturity in the things of God (Ephesians 4:13).This admonition is not just for some class of Christians, such as ministers of the gospel, but for every child of God. A clear evidence of spiritual maturity is the ability to discern and walk in God's perfect will for your life.
God's Word is His will expressed. And as the Psalmist describes in our opening scripture, the Word is a lamp; it's a light which gives direction and guidance. So, you need to know God's Word, as that's the only way you can understand and walk in His perfect will for you. Often times, God's will is different from what natural signs tell you, and what your feelings or those around you may tell you. The things of God don't appeal to the senses, for they are spiritually discerned: "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Corinthians 2:14).
This is why it's so vital that you know the Word, and are acquainted with God's Spirit through fellowship. Galatians 5:16 says "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." Walking in the Spirit means walking in the light of God's Word, being able to discern and walk in His perfect will, notwithstanding what your senses tell you.
Praying fervently and consistently in tongues is equally very important in discerning and walking in God's perfect will, as it keeps your spirit attuned and sensitive to the Holy Spirit. As Pastor Chris says, prayer times are moments of heavenly glory and spiritual ecstasy as your spirit is refreshed and your sensitivity to the Spirit is enhanced. As you fellowship with the Lord through prayer it becomes easier for you to receive direction and guidance in your spirit.
Prayer :
Heavenly Father, I'm so grateful for the privilege of feeding on your Word this day. I thank you for ordering my steps and directing my paths by your Word and the Holy Spirit who is at work in me to know your will and walk therein, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Romans 8:14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Proverbs 3:5-6Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Pro 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
By : Pastor Anita
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
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