“If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit]”
Galatians 5:25 (AMP).
Being born again, you are a new creation—a child of God. The Bible says, “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6). We are begotten by the Spirit and have the nature of the Spirit. The real you is a spirit; your body is your earthly suit. You are to live and walk by the Holy Spirit through the constant renewal of your mind with the Word of God. To walk by the Spirit means to live with a godly and moral character, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16 says, “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]” AMP. When you walk habitually in the Holy Spirit and are responsive to His guidance, you will live above reproach. 2 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom”. Glory to God.
Steps to Walking in the Spirit:
- Acknowledge the ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26).
- Pray in the spirit, consistently building up your faith and stirring up the gift of God to be sensitive to His leading (Jude 1:20).
- Trust His Word and affirm it through your confession.
- Act on the Word (Romans 8:14).
- Testify of His goodness
PRAYER
I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer me that lives, but Christ who lives in me. I receive grace to meditate on the Word day and night, being careful to do all that is written in it. I make my way prosperous, and I have good success in the name of the Lord Jesus.
WISDOM NUGGET
“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit” Jude 1:20 (AMP).