Romans 8:9 – ““If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ”
We know that we are true Christians because of the Holy Spirit’s presence in us, and because our lives have been changed by His indwelling presence. Let me be very clear, not everyone is a member of God’s family. We are all His creatures having been created by God, but only those who are “led by the Spirit of God” are the sons of God. Those who are not led by the Spirit are not Christians, and therefore not His spiritual children.
This new relationship with God in His family is something He did for us in His grace. God imparted to us this new life and status when we repented and believed on Him as our Savior. The “new birth” gives us this new spiritual life. The Holy Spirit stirs and quickens our hearts to cause us to repent and to love God. It is such a radical change that we observe a renewing of our minds after God’s things, our emotional responses to God’s Spirit and our volitional choices are the outcome of this new mindset.
When the Holy Spirit renews your mind, you will exhibit it by the way you live. Have you experienced in your life this radical change that God brings about when He makes us His children? Where is the evidence that you are now a child of God? Do you love Him? Do you love the things of God? Do you love His Word? Are you living to please Him? Is the Spirit leading you? Are you submissive to His will?
It’s a brand new day! Keep enjoying Kharis!
Pastor Josh Laryea