Lead Me

Deep within us something moves. There is no physical feeling of movement really. Rather it is a movement in our hearts. Our souls. It's a priority adjusting, sanctifying force that changes us from within. God's Holy Spirit.

I find it interesting how my perception of God's Word has changed each time I read it. The words have always remained the same but their meaning and importance seemed to change over time. Part of this is obtained from teachers, pastors, seminars, etc. But really it's the Holy Spirit at work, doing what He does best. Leading us into all truth.

¹² “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot 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 on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. ¹⁴ He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you." - John 16:12-14

He takes what is in God's Word and declares it to us. The Holy Spirit makes things known to us. Things we wouldn't otherwise know. And that's not all. He also helps us pray - interpreting our prayers - making them presentable to God.

²⁶ Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ²⁷ Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God." - Romans 8:26-27

This is great news!

Things effect me differently NOW compared to before I was a believer. What's different? The promised Holy Spirit.

Having that knowledge that God is indeed living IN us, doesn't that create a determination to live a more holy life? It should! But does it? Hmm. Hard to tell sometimes.

Here's what we should do. Before we read the Bible, pray. Pray that God's Holy Spirit would reveal to you the truth in Gods Word. It is a promise that He will lead us to that truth. Then Use that truth to examine everything else. Examine the news, examine other translations of the Bible, examine your pastor's teachings and the teachings of those pastors on television. You will be surprised how little truth actually exists in this world. Try it. And let the truth set you free.

Holy Spirit - Francesca Battistelli
What Does The Holy Spirit Do? - GotQuestions.org