[The Glory Unveiled]
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. [ Romans 8:14 KJV ]
Our free will as humans often gives us the feeling of complete autonomy. Yet from the beginning, free will was never meant to stand alone. It was designed to function within the life and nature of God. It was given to us not to exalt our independence, but to be willingly surrendered back to Him. Think of it like a parent who gives a child biscuits. Later, while the child is eating, the parent asks for one. In most cases, when the child gives it freely, the parent returns the biscuits—sometimes with even more. But there are children who refuse to give what was first given to them. That simple picture reflects our relationship with God. He gave us free will so that we could live fully in His likeness and nature, yet many of us choose to exercise that will outside the boundaries of who He is. When free will steps outside of God’s nature, it becomes destructive. At that point, we are no longer being led by His Spirit. And Scripture is clear: if we are not led by the Spirit, then we are not living as God’s children. The only way God is truly revealed is when a life is led by God Himself. This is why no one has ever revealed God more perfectly than His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus did not lack a will of His own; He had one. But He consistently submitted it to the Father. He lived fully yielded, fully led by the Spirit. That is the pattern God desires for us—not a life driven by independence, but one flowing from relationship. God is calling us to live from communion, not self-direction. When we walk with Him in such a way that He takes the lead in every area of our lives, we begin to be absorbed into His nature and His life. So the question remains: are you being led by the Spirit of God, or by your senses?
Prayer_Bead: Gracious Father, thank you for leading me by your Spirit.
Wisdom_Quote: The Spirit of God tracks the children of God.
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