Walking in love is a primary way to tell that a
Christian is being led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy
Spirit only leads us in love. He’ll never lead you in such a way
as to hate anyone, be proud, arrogant or express unrestrained
anger.
In walking with the Lord, one of the things He seeks
to accomplish in your life is to have His love fully expressed
through you, such that you’re patient, meek, kind and not
easily provoked. James 1:19 (GNB) says, “...Everyone must be
quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
People with uncontrolled temper do foolish things,
which is why the Bible says, “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be
angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools” (Ecclesiastes
7:9). Decide that there’ll never be anybody anywhere that
you’ll begrudge, dislike, or be bitter against. It doesn’t matter
the extent of hatred you experience from others, you’re only
permitted to love them. That’s the life of a true Christian.
Always, the Holy Spirit inspires us to love, because
you never lose when you walk in love. Your actions and
inactions, must pass the love-test. The Bible tells us that it’s
better for you to suffer the pain; you should rather put up
with injustice and be cheated than avenge the evil done to
you (1 Corinthians 6:7). Consider Jesus: as they nailed Him to
the cross and cursed Him, He looked up to heaven and said,
“...Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...”
(Luke 23:34). That’s love!
Let love be your guide. Walk in love, as Christ also has
loved you, and given Himself for you as an offering and a
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sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:2). Yield yourself to the Holy
Spirit, to lead you in love. Romans 8:14 says, “For as many
as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
It should be your utmost desire to experience the guidance
and leading of the Holy Spirit at all times; it’ll make your life
excellent and full of glory. And walking in love makes this
easy. Blessed be God!
CONFESSION
I’m born to love; therefore, I
express the love and compassion
of Christ through my words and
actions. Thank you, righteous
Father, for the rich deposit of
your love in my heart. Everyone
I come in contact with will
experience your unconditional
love through me, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Luke 2:1-20
Deuteronomy
11-12
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Acts 28:21-31
Psalm 83-84
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 AMP