Bible Verse of the Day 1st November 2024, Friday Devotional Message
Bible Verse of the Day 1st November 2024 Topic: – Walking In The Spirit
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. — Gal 5:16
When we walk in the Spirit, we are guided by Him. In the early stages of life, we tend to be impulsive and act without thinking, like Moses when he struck down the Egyptian. But as we grow in our Christian journey, we learn to wait for the Spirit’s guidance. He impresses His will upon us, leading us to work out His desires in our character and actions. We don’t rush ahead, but follow behind, being led by the Spirit.
A person who walks in the Spirit has no desire to indulge in the desires of the flesh. The temptation to satisfy natural desires may be present, even crossing our minds, but we don’t give in to it. While we can’t stop the desire from arising, we can certainly choose not to act on it.
When we walk in the Spirit, He produces the fruit of a holy character in us. There’s a striking difference between the selfish works of the flesh and the natural fruit that the Spirit brings forth. The works of the flesh involve effort, noise, and striving—like the loud clanging of machinery in a factory. But fruit is produced quietly and naturally, as the earth brings forth crops in stillness and peace.
The fruit of a long summer day is almost imperceptible, yet the coming of autumn’s harvest is inevitable. Likewise, the soul that walks daily in the Spirit may not have dramatic experiences or monumental changes to note, but those who live close to such a person will witness the steady growth of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Gracious Lord, may Your Holy Spirit keep me walking in the light of Your presence. Fill my heart with the awareness of Your nearness and love. Guide my steps according to Your will, and walk with me, that I may do what pleases You. Amen.
PRAYER OF SALVATION
Accept God’s free gift of Salvation Do you want to have a personal relationship with God? We invite you to accept His free gift of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)You can pray the following prayer right now to ask God to come into your heart so that you can receive the miracle of new birth:
‘Almighty God, I come to you today. I confess that I am a sinner, and I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ came to this world, he died on the cross for my sins, and rose again triumphant on the third day. Right now I repent of my sins, and ask Jesus Christ to come into my life to be my Lord and personal Saviour. I believe according to your Word that I am now saved. Thank you Jesus for saving me from my sins. In Jesus Name, amen.’If you have prayed the prayer above – congratulations! There is much rejoicing in heaven!