By Sister Tarpley
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the Spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.
The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Romans 8:14-16.
Joshua and Caleb are described in Bible Scripture as men who had a different spirit. They were two of the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land to determine if it could be taken as God had promised it to them.
The other ten gave a bad report that instilled fear in the people, which ultimately caused a rebellion. This resulted in an entire generation dying in the desert.
Joshua and Caleb were the only two who were led by the Spirit of God, versus the spirit of fear. They were the only ones to enter the Promised Land from their generation.
Are you an individual led by the Spirit of God? The verse above tells us that those who are led by the Spirit are sons of God.
“But My servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed Me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.” Numbers 14:24.
Caleb was a Spirit of God man. The Spirit led him. He was not led by fear.
Many believers have failed to enter into their own Promised Land because they have failed to be led by the Spirit of God rather than by fear of the unknown.
Fear prevents Christians from entering into what God has promised for them. God has reserved an inheritance for Christians that is exceedingly good.
“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20.
God described the Promised Land as a land of milk and honey. Christian’s own Promised Land is the same, a land of milk and honey.
But, they must be led by the Spirit of God to enter in. Christians cannot be led by fear, reason and analysis, or even skill. The Spirit must lead them.
God’s plans are bigger than Christians could ever imagine. He will always honor His promises. His love shows no bounds and He always look at the heart.
However, it is good for Christians to remember that God will discipline Christians when they stray and the Holy Spirit will convict the heart and speak to the mind to keep Christians in line with God’s purpose.
Something to Ponder: Get B.A.D. Not MAD — I saw a man with an acronym on his shirt that had “I’m B.A.D.”; being curious I asked the man, “What does B.A.D. stand for? He said:
B.A.D. stands for “Blessed And Delivered.” A little advice for the Christian for this Holiday Season and for the rest of your life.
1) When the enemy tries to attack you, be B.A.D. Pray for the enemy!
2) When things don’t see to be going right on your job, be B.A.D. Take it to the Lord in prayer.
3) When things are not looking good in your life, be B.A.D. Talk to people and take it to the Lord in prayer.
4) When folks scandalize your name, be B.A.D; and take it to the Lord in prayer. Get with somebody that you can just be B.A.D. with and praise the Lord.
