Spirit Led

When we talk about the Holy Spirit, it’s important first to understand who He is. The Spirit is not just a force or a feeling — He is God Himself, part of the Holy Trinity, actively dwelling within believers.

Romans 8 and 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 remind us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us once we fully surrender our lives to Christ. This means that the Almighty Creator of the universe has gifted us His Spirit to minister to us — to guide, comfort, convict, and empower us to live in truth.

Jesus said in John 14:26 that the Spirit “will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.” In John 16:13, we’re told the Spirit guides us into all truth. When we don’t know how to pray, Romans 8:26 assures us that the Spirit intercedes for us.

We often sing, “The same power that rose Jesus from the grave lives in us.” That truth should stir awe in our hearts — the Spirit who raised Christ now dwells in every believer, bringing new life and transformation. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Without Him, we are spiritually dead, but through His Spirit, we are made alive.

A Promise and a Process (Galatians 5:16–18)

In verse 16, we find a powerful promise: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” This doesn’t mean we’ll never sin again, but it does mean that as we stay close to the Spirit and grow in God’s Word, we’ll become less likely to fall into sin.

This ongoing growth is called sanctification — the lifelong process of becoming more like Christ. As we walk in the Spirit, He refines us, reshapes us, and helps us resist the pull of our flesh.

Ask yourself: What situations tempt me to do something I know I shouldn’t? Identifying those moments helps us depend on the Spirit’s strength instead of our own.

Recognizing Godly Character (Galatians 5:19–23)

Paul paints a clear contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. The sinful nature produces things like envy, jealousy, anger, and selfishness — behaviors that our culture often normalizes. Drama, bitterness, and rivalry have become “just part of life,” but God’s Word calls us higher.

In contrast, the evidence of the Spirit begins with love. Because God is love, and His Spirit dwells within us, we are called to reflect that love to others. From that love flow joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Each of these qualities grows as we yield ourselves to the Spirit’s influence. Doing this on our own can be difficult but I'm reminded of the scripture that says,

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

-Hebrews 10-24-25

This verse reminds us to encourage one another toward love and good works — community helps us stay aligned with the Spirit’s fruit.

Ask yourself: What can I do each day to better submit to the Spirit’s leading and reflect His fruit? How can get involved with other believers to help keep me accountable?

The Daily Battle (Galatians 5:24–26)

Walking in the Spirit is not a one-time event — it’s a daily choice. Our outward conduct should reflect the inward presence of the Spirit. Every day, we face a battle between flesh and Spirit, but as Paul reminds us, the victory belongs to those who continually surrender to God’s guidance.

There’s a difference between falling into sin and walking in sin. Even faithful believers stumble, but when we live in constant resistance to the Spirit, we risk quenching His voice in our lives.

Spiritual growth means learning to let the Spirit lead — to listen when He convicts, to follow when He guides, and to trust Him in every step.

Final Thoughts

The Spirit of God is not distant. He is near, living within you, equipping you for every good work. When you walk in step with Him, your life becomes a reflection of Christ Himself — full of love, peace, and purpose.

So today, pause and ask yourself: Am I walking in the Spirit or drifting toward the flesh?

Choose to surrender, listen, and follow — because the same power that raised Jesus from the grave truly lives in you.