Galatians 5:16 “I say then walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”  [NKJV]

By walking in the Spirit, you are allowing the Holy Spirit to be in control of your total being. The Holy Spirit is controlling your thoughts, vocabulary and actions.

When a person is walking in the Spirit, they are displaying a lifestyle that represents the presence of the Holy Spirit being in control.

The greater power

1^st John 4:4 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

The Holy Spirit gives the believer the power to walk in the Spirit. Even though the flesh can be considered powerful, the Holy Spirit has the most power.

The best weapons and protection

Putting on the full armor of God gives the believer both protection and the weapons that will help the believer who is walking in the Spirit.

Ephesians 6:11, 12 “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Vs. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.“

• The belt of truth
• The breastplate of righteousness
• The gospel of peace
• The shield of faith
• The helmet of salvation
• The sword of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is, love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Vs23 gentleness, self-control.”

People will notice something different about the person that is walking in the spirit. What they are noticing is the fruit that the person is bearing.

Luke 6:44 “For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. Vs43 For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.”

Prayer: Father in heaven, thank you for giving all that is needed to walk each day in the Spirit, in Jesus’ name…Amen!

Continuing in His service…Rev

The Untamable Tongue

James 3:8 “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” [NKJV]

In the book of James chapter 3 verses 1-12 the author writes about the tongue and gives practical instructions about what a person says, and the words that they use.

A person should always try to use wisdom with their words and speech. Once words have been said, they cannot be taken back. What is said can be encouraging, comforting and supportive or, can do damage that can be irreversible.  

The tongue is one of the smallest members of our bodies but has enormous power and if allowed, it will take full control of what is said or done.

James chapter 3 gives several descriptions about the tongue:

Vs 3 compares the tongue as bits that guides horses

Vs 4 compares the tongue as a rudder on large ships

Vs 5 describes the tongue as a little member that boasts great things

Vs 6 describes the tongue as a small fire that can be the cause of a great fire

Vs 6 also describes the tongue as a world of iniquity that can defile the whole body

Vs 8 the tongue is untamable and full of deadly poison

Vs 9 with the same tongue blessings and curses proceed out of the mouth

James chapter 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath”

Paying close attention to what is being said helps with slowing down an angry response.

James chapter 1:26 “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but decides his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.”

We can’t always respond with the first thing that comes to our mind.

James chapter 4:11 “Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law.”

Words spoken about someone should be positive and uplifting.

Colossians 4:6”Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”

In our daily conversation with others, the words that are used should be holy, courteous, desirable, full of wisdom and respectful. The words that are used should not only honor God, but also be encouraging to others that are around us that can hear what is being said.

Proverbs 15:1-2 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Vs.2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.” [NKJV]

Father in heaven, may our speech and the words are said out of our mouths, always magnify and glorify You and Your kingdom, in Jesus name…Amen!

Continuing in His service Rev