Throughout
scripture, the Lord gives direction for living holy and winning
life's battles. Although He is always with those who honor Him,
He instructs us on handling our affairs. Those things, which confound
us, and people who contend with us are dealt with finality because
of the Holy Spirit.
The directions
of God will take us to new levels of faith in Him as well as add
to our experiences with Him. These experiences give us history with
God that no person and demon from hell can take from us. They are
our track record of victories in Jesus.
Not only
does divine direction afford us elevated faith, history, and victories
in Jesus, they work to sanctify us. The Lord calls and commands
us to be holy because He is holy. We are reflections of Him in us,
children of the Light, and ambassadors of Christ. We must be holy.
Following God's personal plan for us will take us to unfamiliar
territory and uncomfortable periods just to work out holiness. Indeed,
He is purging us and setting us apart to anoint us for specific
tasks. In the process, our minds as well as our spirits are being
transformed to think like the mind of Jesus Christ. Our spirit is
being changed to yield to the voice and move of God's spirit. The
Holy Spirit will direct us in what and whom we should attach ourselves
to or to detach ourselves from.
As we
follow the Spirit of God, we should focus on His strategies. He
is a major strategist. In time, we will see that He is always for
those who fear and honor Him. His ways of guarding and guiding are
unique. Since his ways are unlike our ways, His strategies, and
directives appear weird, ridiculous, and stir-crazy. Still, He uses
what the world considers foolish to confound its wisdom. Take seriously
every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord and do it. Go
where He says go, say what he says to say, do what He says do, and
watch God work miracles in your life. Watch his promises for believers
of the Risen Lord come to fruition. Occupy until He comes. Do not
fear the unknown, confrontations that we all must face, the threats
of our enemies, nor the accusations of envious people, but rather
place your expectation and trust in Jesus who loads us with benefits,
the God of our salvation, the Lord our Guide.