Today’s Scripture: And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, Luke 2:27 ESV
What is guiding you today? Can you tell the difference between the thoughts in your mind and the leading of the Spirit? I have come to know, feel and experience His difference. The challenge is which I choose to follow.
Simeon “came in Spirit” and recognized the baby Jesus just eight days after his birth and confirmed for Mary and Joseph what had been promised. The scriptures said they “marveled” at what was said. Even though they knew Jesus was the Messiah they could still marvel, right?
Like Mary and Joseph, I am no longer surprised at the greatness of Jesus but I continue to marvel at His Spirit. The way the Spirit guides us and moves us and has us standing in the exact place we are to be; only to see Jesus there. The Spirit guides us if we are willing to go where He leads.
Where are you going?
Today’s Prayer: Father God, thank You for Your Son and Your Holy Spirit. LORD, forgive me when I follow my mind over Your Spirit. LORD, help me to live in Your Spirit more and more so that I stay where You will have me be. I do marvel at Your love and Your guidance. Thank You for the love Your Spirit reveals. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Tom,
Thank you for your faithfulness! May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless you abundantly this day!
Your brother in Christ,
Julian
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Wow, Julian, you got in and on an I-phone to boot! Thanks my brother for your faithfulness too. I do praise God for His abundant blessings! Blessings my brother!
I have been telling my sister lately, “I am living out of my emotions!” They are raw and deep. Like you, I know the difference between being led by the Spirit and being led by my soul (mind will emotions)! One brings righteousness peace and joy and the other pain and sorrow and struggle. I am not in the Word as much as I want or need (my life support), And so I am all the more grateful for receiving encouragement inspiration and challenge in my inbox from His Word and your prayer/reflection. Thank you and God bless,
Cindy, I am so thankful for you and am lifting you up now. Going to God and to His word is my life support too. Only when my spirit looks to Him and His light does the light of the Spirit shine. I too hope to live there more and more. Our seasons of the soul also make us appreciate Him and His Spirit all the more. Blessings as your spirit looks to Him!
You are always on track with my thoughts. Thank you Tom.
Bobby
PS. Have you seen the 4 photos I sent to you?
Thanks Bobby, going over now…