Those Led by the Spirit

Psalm 143 is a psalm of deliverance.

In verse 10, the psalmist asks God to lead him.

Psalm 143:10 (NRSVue) - Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.

Paul, in his letter to the Romans, writes about life in the Spirit.

He also writes about those who are led by the Spirit of God.

Romans 8:14 (NRSVue) - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.

This is quite a profound statement.

If the Spirit of God leads you. then you are a child of God.

And to be led by the Spirit means being obedient to that same Spirit.

The world in which we live is complex.

Yet our lives do not have to be complicated.

That is because the Spirit who leads us sets us on right paths and grants us peace.

Psalm 23:2-3 (NRSVue) - He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

And as we walk this path, may we also see others who are led by the Spirit of God.

May we see all those who are God’s children.

 

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, October 3, 2025.

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Offering Praise

 

Psalm 109 is a prayer for vindication.

In verse 30, the psalmist discusses praise.

Psalm 109:30 (NRSVue) - With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng.

In Luke 13, Jesus heals a disabled woman.

Her response was immediate.

Luke 13:13 (NRSVue) - When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God.

When most people think of praise in the Christian sense, they typically think about worship services.

This is certainly a time and place devoted to praise.

And in this environment, people praise God in diverse ways.

Some sing at the tops of their lungs (whether they are on key or not).

Some quietly speak the words in a more subdued fashion.

As for me, I do not sing as I am the audio/visual coordinator, and this would interfere with my duties.

That said, I listen closely to the words and focus on their meaning.

I also arrive before anyone else to make sure all the equipment is in good order.

Upon arrival, I pray thanking God that he will guide me in making good decisions.

These often must be made on the spot as I cannot anticipate every potentiality.

I also pray that God will accept my actions as my form of praise and worship.

My point is this.

Always remember to praise God in song, prayer, and service.

Also remember that praise is not limited to a house of worship.

We should look for every opportunity to praise God.

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, September 19, 2025.

I will be back here on Friday, September 26, 2025