RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL
YIELD TO THE SPIRIT FOR GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION .
Friday, February 23rd , 2018
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God (Romans 8:14).
The human mind, at its very best, is limited and as a result can’t be a sure guide for the Christian. Due to the limitation of human understanding, we’re unable to tell those things that are good for us, or make the right choices until we look into the Word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Jesus said, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come”*_ (John 16:13). Yielding to the Spirit for guidance and direction will make all the difference in your life: your path will be forever flooded with light. You’ll be able to discern and walk in God’s perfect will at all times. Your life will be void of struggles as you journey on the clear path of progress, victory and success, because you have the light of life.
Jesus said, _*“…I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life…”*_ (John 8:12). In His light, we see light, and His Word is light. Psalm 119:130 AMPC says, “The entrance {and} unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.” God’s Word has the ability to bring illumination to your spirit and give you insight into reality. This is why you must allow the Word to dwell in you richly.
The Word and the Spirit are one; when you open your heart to the Word and to the Holy Spirit, the storms of life will never be able to obscure your vision. How far do you want to go in life? How successful do you want to be? The Lord can take you much farther than you could ever imagine. He’s more passionate for your success than you can imagine, and it’s His delight to help you become a success.
Invite Him to help, lead, and guide you in the choices you make and in the decisions you take. He said in Isaiah 1:19, _*“If you will only let me help you, if you will only obey, then I will make you rich!”*_ (TLB). This is His desire. Trust Him, and He’ll make you a wonder to your generation.
PRAYER
*Blessed Holy Spirit, how lovely you are to me! You’re so great and I acknowledge you as my Lord, Teacher, Helper and Guide! Thank you for guiding me into all truth, teaching me to make the right choices and decisions that are consistent with your perfect will for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
*FURTHER STUDY: John 14:16-18* And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 6:1-29,
Leviticus 24
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 21:1-9,
Psalm 37