Walk in the Spirit

“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

We need to remain in the spirit in order to discern between good and evil. Many things and people in our world are good at disguising themselves as ‘angels of light.’ Paul spoke about false apostles who were deceitfully disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. Paul stated that it is no wonder because even Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light. “So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds” (2 Corinthians 11:15). It takes spiritual maturity and discernment to know those who are sent by God and are being led by God. Even people who disguise themselves as ministers of God can lead people astray.

We have been sent into the earth to fulfil a God given assignment and purpose. God assigns people to assist us on our journey and to equip us for his work. God will appoint people during different seasons to help, nurture, support and strengthen us. In the same way, the devil will use people who act as agents to distract us from God’s purpose. The devil is skilled in deception and so are his agents who present as people of God. We have to stay in the spirit and discern who people represent. We have to pray concerning our relationships and always ask God to choose our friends and associates. We ask God to choose our church and Pastor and remain in the spirit to discern when a season has come to an end.

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). We make a lot of mistakes by not consulting the Holy Spirit and can waste precious time with some people with good intentions. There are seasons when we can waste time with people who present as being in need of help. After offering support, we need to step back and re-evaluate some helping relationships. Do people show the willingness to receive help and support or were they sent as a source of distraction? There are many relationships that we have pursued that were not a part of God’s plan for us.

Let us test the spirit, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and be guided in our decision making. We cannot make decisions out of our desires and quench the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has been sent as our helper, comforter and counsellor. Let us consult God and allow Him to be our guide. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh”(Galatians 5:16).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.

Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.

I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.

I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

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