The New Life Daily Devotional 18, JUNE 2024 By REV. I.A AGOYE

Topic: “Walking in the Spirit Daily” – Galatians 5:25

Bible Reading:

Galatians 5:16-26 (KJV)

Memory Verse:

Galatians 5:25 (KJV)

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

Motivational Quote:

“To walk in the Spirit is to be in step with the divine rhythm of God’s grace, living a life that reflects His love and truth daily.”

Praise and Worship:

Let’s take a moment to enter into the presence of God with thanksgiving and worship. Let us praise Him for the gift of the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live victorious lives.

Prophetic Declaration:

I declare that today, as you choose to walk in the Spirit, you will experience a new level of freedom and victory. The fruit of the Spirit will manifest abundantly in your life, and you will be a living testimony of God’s power and grace.

G.O’S MESSAGE:

Welcome, beloved family of The New Life Miracle Church! Today, we explore a profound aspect of our Christian journey—walking in the Spirit daily. In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, it is essential to understand and embrace the power of living a Spirit-led life.

Galatians 5:25 admonishes us, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” This verse calls us to a daily, conscious decision to align our lives with the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide our thoughts, actions, and decisions.

Walking in the Spirit involves a few key principles:

Surrender and Dependence: To walk in the Spirit, we must surrender our will to God and depend on the Holy Spirit’s guidance. This means acknowledging that we cannot navigate life’s challenges in our own strength but need His divine help.

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: The evidence of walking in the Spirit is seen in the fruit we bear. Galatians 5:22-23 lists these as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. These qualities reflect the character of Christ and are developed as we yield to the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.

Resisting the Flesh: Walking in the Spirit requires us to actively resist the desires of the flesh. The flesh and the Spirit are in constant opposition, and we must choose to follow the Spirit’s leading, which empowers us to overcome sinful inclinations.

Daily Communion with God: Spend time in prayer and reading the Word of God daily. This communion strengthens your connection with the Holy Spirit and tunes your heart to His voice.

Practice Obedience: Listen for the promptings of the Holy Spirit throughout your day and be quick to obey. Whether it’s a gentle nudge to help someone or a conviction to avoid certain behaviors, obedience opens the door to greater spiritual sensitivity.

Reflect Christ in Your Actions: Make a conscious effort to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in your interactions with others. Let love, joy, and peace be the hallmarks of your life, drawing others to the Christ within you.

In conclusion, walking in the Spirit is not a one-time event but a continuous, intentional journey. As we choose to live by the Spirit’s guidance daily, we will experience the fullness of life that God has promised. May you be empowered to walk in the Spirit, reflecting His glory and fulfilling His purpose in every area of your life.

Prayer Points:

Lord, help us to surrender fully to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.

Father, cultivate the fruit of the Spirit within us, that we may reflect Your character to the world.

Holy Spirit, empower us to resist the desires of the flesh and to walk in obedience to Your leading.

Lord, draw us closer to You through daily communion, that we may know Your will and follow it faithfully.

Call to Salvation:

If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and desire to walk in the Spirit, please pray this prayer with a sincere heart:

“Dear Jesus, I recognize that I am a sinner in need of Your grace. I believe that You died for my sins and rose again. I invite You into my heart to be my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to walk in Your ways daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

We invite you to join us at The New Life Miracle Church as we journey together, walking in the Spirit and growing in faith and love.