PROMISE #117 - APRIL 27
Promise #117:
My Spirit will lead you into all truth and show you what is to come.
John 16:12-13 (WEB)
12 “I have yet many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.
13 However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth,
for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak.
He will declare to you things that are coming.
Many years ago, I had an experience where I needed to speak at two churches on the same Sunday morning. They were a 15-minute drive apart, and I only had 15 minutes to get from one church to the other. Both churches were located in the countryside, so my car's GPS didn't work. I had no idea how to reach the second church from the first church's location.
Needless to say, I felt a bit stressed about how I would get there without directions. One of the leaders from the first church noticed my discomfort and offered to drive her car in front of mine to guide me to the second church. I was so relieved that I didn't have to navigate the varying speed limits, tricky turns, and other challenges all on my own.
It was a beautiful autumn morning, and I remember enjoying the drive as we passed cornfields warmed by the bright sun. In the midst of this experience, I felt the Lord speak to my heart, saying, "This is what it feels like to be led." Immediately, I became aware of what the Lord was communicating to me.
Since I was merely following the car ahead of me, I didn't have to take on the responsibility of navigating to my destination. All I needed to do was follow. When we allow ourselves to be guided by the Spirit of God, we can relax and simply go where He leads. Romans 8:14 states... For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. (NIV)
Today's promise tells us that we don't have to chart our own course in life. Jesus assured us that the Holy Spirit would lead and guide us in all truth, and all we need to do is follow Him. Hallelujah! That is wonderful news!
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for guiding me along the path I should follow through your indwelling Holy Spirit. I am grateful that I don’t have to attempt to chart my own course in life; all I need to do is trust your still, small voice. Today, I choose to calm my anxious heart so I can hear the gentle whisper of your voice as you take me by the hand and direct my path.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
My Spirit will lead you into all truth and show you what is to come.
John 16:12-13 (WEB)
12 “I have yet many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.
13 However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth,
for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak.
He will declare to you things that are coming.
Many years ago, I had an experience where I needed to speak at two churches on the same Sunday morning. They were a 15-minute drive apart, and I only had 15 minutes to get from one church to the other. Both churches were located in the countryside, so my car's GPS didn't work. I had no idea how to reach the second church from the first church's location.
Needless to say, I felt a bit stressed about how I would get there without directions. One of the leaders from the first church noticed my discomfort and offered to drive her car in front of mine to guide me to the second church. I was so relieved that I didn't have to navigate the varying speed limits, tricky turns, and other challenges all on my own.
It was a beautiful autumn morning, and I remember enjoying the drive as we passed cornfields warmed by the bright sun. In the midst of this experience, I felt the Lord speak to my heart, saying, "This is what it feels like to be led." Immediately, I became aware of what the Lord was communicating to me.
Since I was merely following the car ahead of me, I didn't have to take on the responsibility of navigating to my destination. All I needed to do was follow. When we allow ourselves to be guided by the Spirit of God, we can relax and simply go where He leads. Romans 8:14 states... For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. (NIV)
Today's promise tells us that we don't have to chart our own course in life. Jesus assured us that the Holy Spirit would lead and guide us in all truth, and all we need to do is follow Him. Hallelujah! That is wonderful news!
***
Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for guiding me along the path I should follow through your indwelling Holy Spirit. I am grateful that I don’t have to attempt to chart my own course in life; all I need to do is trust your still, small voice. Today, I choose to calm my anxious heart so I can hear the gentle whisper of your voice as you take me by the hand and direct my path.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.