Galatians 5:16-26

  ^"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."  (Galatians 5:25 (NIV) 

 How does one keep in step with the Spirit?  We live in a world which is contrary to the Kingdom of God.  Our world is inhabited by the Prince of Darkness who will stop at nothing to influence us to join him.  The puzzled question, "What is this world coming to?" is raised by young and old alike.

I am a fan of American Idol and I enjoy watching the young people sing their hearts out each week.  Every season there seems to be one or two contestants who openly claim their Christianity and this season is no different.  Colton Dixon gave the glory to God following his performance this past week.  That could hurt him in the competition but he says being true to himself is more important than winning.

That is called, is keeping in step with the Spirit.  There are many other celebrities, like NFL Quarterback, Tim Tebow, who also publicly practices keeping in step with the Spirit.  We are called to do the same.  As everyday folks who lack celebrity status we can impact in a more subtle way, those with whom we live, work and play.

^" Jesus said, "You're not listening. Let me say it again. Unless a person submits to this original creation—the 'wind hovering over the water' creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it's not possible to enter God's kingdom." John 3:5-6 (MSG)

The Holy Spirit, the 'wind hovering over the water' creation, is here to help us live like this.  The Holy Spirit is that niggling voice that speaks in our hearts words of warning or encouragement.  The Holy Spirit offers us wisdom to do the right thing and is ours for the asking, "Come Holy Spirit."

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