Here is a mark of divine sonship: All who follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit, they are children of God. The Spirit leads His followers to the looking-glass of Divine truth. Here they discover their spiritual deformity and impurity. Here they see what they are and what they need.
The Spirit leads them to the throne of grace and there He helps their infirmities, and makes intercession for them according to the will of God. The Spirit leads them to the cross! When they see Jesus dying for their sins, atoning for their transgressions they lose the burden of guilt. The Spirit leads them in the path of loving obedience and they experience the blessedness of keeping Christ's commands. The Spirit leads them in the track of the Good Shepherd and enables them to hear His voice and to follow Him.
Many, alas! are following the leadings of a very different spirit, "the spirit that works in the children of disobedience!" He leads, by paths of unbelief and sin to endless misery and ruin! Beloved reader, beware of following his leadings and prayerfully yield yourself to the guidance of the Spirit of truth and love.
Spirit of Truth, my Leader be, And seal adoption mine; Impress Christ's image on my heart, The pledge of bliss divine!
[Author Unknown]
Psalm 25:4-5 … Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Romans 8:14 … For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.🕊
