Walking in the Spirit

In our spiritual journey, there's a significant shift that needs to happen - moving from being merely servants of God to becoming sons and daughters. While serving God is important, our identity shouldn't come from what we do but from our relationship with Him. What Does It Mean to Walk in the Spirit? Walking in the Spirit means living in a way that allows God's presence to guide our daily decisions and actions. It's about moving beyond religious activity to genuine relationship. When we walk in the Spirit, we produce fruit that gives us the right to use our spiritual gifts effectively. The fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) isn't optional. While we don't have all spiritual gifts, we are required to have all the fruit. Without fruit, our gifts can become dangerous because they might be used selfishly. Breaking Through Spiritual Walls In the journey of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land, we see a pattern that mirrors our own spiritual journey: Egypt - represents our life before Christ The Desert - where we learn to develop faith and get our attention off ourselves Kadesh Barnea - a critical decision point where we either move forward in faith or remain in the desert The Promised Land - the place of sonship and spiritual maturity Many of us get stuck at Kadesh Barnea. This is where we face spiritual walls that prevent us from experiencing the fullness God has for us. Abraham's Journey as Our Example Abraham's story illustrates breaking through walls to experience God's best. In Genesis 12, God called Abraham to leave three things: His country - representing his culture and past influences His relatives - representing his lineage and the influence of past generations His father's house - representing his immediate family Abraham's father Terah had started the journey to Canaan but stopped halfway at Haran and died there. Abraham could have used this as an excuse to stay where he was comfortable, but he chose to continue the journey God had called him to. How Do We Break Through Our Walls? Spiritual walls can include shame, anger, profanity, generational sexual sin, poverty mentality, divorce patterns, lying, bitterness, unforgiveness, and pride. These walls often represent the last place where we had an opportunity to completely trust God but chose not to. To break through these walls: Know your Bible - The Word of God is living and active, breathing life into you daily Pray consistently - Prayer is simply talking to God and believing He hears and answers Worship authentically - Genuine worship connects your spirit with God's Share your faith - Witnessing to others strengthens your own faith Engage in fellowship - Connect with other believers who can encourage you Find accountability - Have someone who lovingly holds you accountable Moving from Servant to Son When we walk in the Spirit, we move from being servants who just do things for God to sons and daughters who share His DNA. Sons and daughters take on the character of the Father, exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit. God wants to "reparent" all of us, regardless of our past experiences with our earthly parents. He is the perfect Father who loves us unconditionally and wants us to experience the fullness of relationship with Him. Life Application Take a moment to honestly assess where you are on your spiritual journey. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your personal daily time with the Lord? Remember, the key is your desire to be closer to God, not to condemn yourself. The simplest way to move forward is to do the last thing God told you to do. Just take that step of obedience. Questions to Consider: What spiritual walls am I currently facing in my life? Am I content where I am spiritually, or do I sense God calling me to something more? What specific step of obedience is God asking me to take right now? How can I intentionally shift my identity from being primarily a servant to embracing my role as a son or daughter of God? What daily practices can I implement to strengthen my walk in the Spirit? This week, commit to taking one specific action that will help you break through a spiritual wall and move closer to experiencing the fullness of your identity as God's child. Remember, your position determines your impartation - you can only give to others what you've personally experienced with God.