The Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19 has been the subject of these
Sunday messages for the past several weeks. Last week we looked into
Scripture that spoke of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all those who
are Christ's. He, the Spirit of Almighty God, has been given to teach and
guide us in our walk on earth. How does this happen? First and foremost
through the word of God, the Bible.

"But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of
one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human
will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." 2 Peter 1:20-21
And,
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof,
for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be
adequate, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
(Not man's good works! "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10)

It is by and through the Holy Spirit we come to know Christ Jesus our Lord.
It is by and through the Holy Spirit we learn to walk the Christian walk. It
is by and through Him that we do the good works that God prepared and for
which we were created.

He is the one that leads us into all righteousness!

Remember our verse of last week that stated:
"You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if
the Spirit of God lives in you..." Romans 8:9
Yes, we are to be controlled by the Holy Spirit.
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the
flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit
against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you
may not do the things that you please." Galatians 5:16-17

It is only as we yield to the Holy Spirit that the fruit of the Spirit is
manifested in and through the Believer as we see in Galatians 5:22-23:
"But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within
accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper,
forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness. Gentleness
(meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against
such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]."
And verse 25,
"If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the
Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our
conduct controlled by the Spirit.]" The Amplified Bible

We have been bought at a great price and with Paul we must come to the
realization that:
"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but
Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by
faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me."
Galatians 2:20

It is only in the power of the Spirit of God that we can live that holy and
righteous life that is ours in Christ Jesus our Lord!

With grateful hearts, at this time of Thanksgiving and always, let us give
thanks
above all else to the One who deserves all our praise, honor and worship.
Amen

Blessings to all.