Romans 8:14, Be Spirit-Led

Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

The Apostle Paul described a true son of God as one being led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s fullness fills the heart of such a man that he lives a life of holiness before God and men. To illustrate this truth, Mrs Ruby Miller wrote, “Paul tells us to live victoriously and to avoid excesses of the flesh. Moody once illustrated this truth as follows: “Tell me,” he said to his audience, “How can I get the air out of this glass?” One man said, “Suck it out with a pump.” Moody replied, “That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass.” After many impossible suggestions, Moody smiled, picked up a pitcher of water, and filled the glass. “There,” he said, “all the air is now removed.” He then went on to show that victory in the Christian life is not by “sucking out a sin here and there,” but rather by being filled with the Spirit.”¹

The true child of God would not seek to grieve the Holy Spirit by yielding to sin but would allow the Holy Spirit to hold sway over his life. The test of being Spirit-led is an inner strength to say “no” to sin! This is possible because this child of God prays unceasingly –  Psalm 32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. He understands his vulnerability dare not wander from the influence of the divine Spirit. God’s blessing is upon these His children. May we seek to be Spirit-led this new day as we seek His unfailing grace to aid us! Amen.

¹Tan, P. L. (1996). Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times (555). Garland, TX: Bible Communications, Inc.