Grace to Be Led and Win Life’s Battles

Life constantly presents us with choices, and how we respond determines our outcome. There’s a lot riding on what we decide, but thankfully, we never have to make decisions on our own. God gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us into victory and keep us from stumbling into traps. Following His lead lets us experience the supernatural power that takes us from ordinary to extraordinary.

After His resurrection, Jesus told the disciples to wait until they were clothed with power from on high before beginning their ministry. They were already believers, but they still needed the baptism of the Holy Spirit—also called the Spirit of grace—before stepping into their mission. That same power is available to us today, empowering us to live out our calling with confidence and boldness. Being filled with the Spirit equips us to excel in our daily lives.

We aren’t fighting people, but unseen forces that try to stop us from walking in freedom. The enemy’s goal is to keep us bound by fear and confusion, but Jesus has already triumphed over every demonic power. He stripped the devil of his weapons, spoiled his principalities, and gave us authority over all the power of the enemy. Standing in this victory ensures that nothing can harm us.

Because of what’s at stake, we need to commune with the Holy Spirit to stay strong in the fight; He helps us in our weakness. Praying in the Spirit is one of the most powerful ways to build ourselves up. It bypasses our limited understanding, allows us to pray the perfect will of God, strengthens us from the inside out, and prepares us for whatever lies ahead. When others are struggling, yielding to the Spirit positions us to experience God’s best in our lives.

 

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for giving us the same power that You gave Your own Son. Help us to stay sensitive to Your Spirit and to walk daily in the authority You’ve given us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

Scriptures:

Luke 24:49, AMPC
Acts 1:4, 5
Ephesians 6:12
Colossians 2:15, AMPC
Luke 10:19
Romans 8:26, NLT
Jude 1:20