The Drive
Do you remember that terrible storm you got caught driving in? Maybe it was rain, snow, or dirt here in West Texas. Whatever it was, all you remember was that you could not see. Maybe you remember taking a road trip. It was a great day for driving, not a cloud in the sky. You could see for miles until you got to the middle of nowhere and it was pitch black. While driving, you realized that the GPS was leading you the wrong way. “Now what?” Well, since society now relies on technology for everything, you, of course, do not have a map! And, remember you are stuck in the middle of nowhere. All you can remember is
Often times, you find yourself in different situations where you are lost and cannot see. You just need some kind of guiding light to appear and lead the way. Wouldn’t that be GREAT! Have you ever found yourself lost in life; when you can’t see and you just need to know which way to go? Have you ever needed a guiding light to light your path?
Biblical Truths
Let’s be honest, everyone needs direction from a guiding light. I have FANTASTIC news for you! You either already have or can get a guiding light of your very own. This brings us to Part 4 in the series on jobs of the Holy Spirit, Guiding Light. So far, this series has focused on how the Holy Spirit ministers to your heart when you are already saved. We have learned about the Holy Spirit being a Comforter, Teacher, and Intercessor. I feel that I cannot do a series on the Holy Spirit and neglect the jobs that I have grouped together under guiding light. You will not find this specific job title of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Bible. This is my own creation, which combines several critical jobs of the Holy Spirit in one. So, without further ado…let’s begin.
Invites Us to Salvation
“17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17 KJV
Our journey to eternal life with God all begins with the Holy Spirit. Revelation 22:17 talks about the Holy Spirit being our guiding light by inviting and leading us to salvation and an eternal life with God. He gives us an invitation, lights our path, and shows us the way to salvation for all that can hear and are thirsty for life everlasting.
Renews Us
“4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:4-7 KJV
This verse talks about the next step in the process of salvation. It states that our works are not what save us. Salvation is a result of the kindness and love of God. Since Jesus died for OUR sins it’s His grace that saves us. This allows the Holy Spirit to be able to “wash” and renew us in order to complete the salvation process putting us on a path to life with God.
Dwells in Us
“11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” Romans 8:11 KJV
What better way to provide guiding light than for the Holy Spirit to actually live in us? This is what automatically takes place with salvation. This is how the Holy Spirit is able to be our guiding light and minister to our hearts.
Convicts of Sin
“13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Romans 8:13-17 KJV
“16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 KJV
Once the Holy Spirit lives in us, He is able to provide His guiding light by convicting us of sin. These verses make it clear that living by the whims of the flesh will lead to death. The Holy Spirit offers life; so, He provides guiding light and convicts of sin in order to guide us down the path to life.
Guiding Light
So, the Holy Spirit invites us to salvation, renews us, dwells in us, and convicts of sin, all while providing a guiding light that leads to a path of life. In addition, all of this is combined with ministering to our hearts by comforting, teaching, interceding on our behalf, and much more. Wow – there is help and hope! The guiding light of the Holy Spirit is a critical component to not only surviving but also thriving on our Brewing Ground. Therefore, if you have not found your guiding light, seize the moment! The Holy Spirit’s guiding light is available to everyone – you need only to accept it. Choose eternal life with God and live with and for Him, saved by Jesus, and guided by the Holy Spirit. There is no better team to be on!
How has the Holy Spirit been a guiding light for you? Comment below!
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