Scripture to Read: Romans 8:16
All of us, as Christians, have gone through times of doubting whether we belong to God or not. Our doubts often arise when we have gotten out of deep fellowship with our Lord and His Word. When our lives get too busy for deep fellowship with our Lord and filling our minds and hearts with His Word, we open ourselves to the enemy's lies. The spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12) can’t do anything about our eternal salvation, but they seek to distract us with the stuff of this world. When we get distracted, we become less useful to serving our King. But, God reminds us today in Romans 8:16, The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. God has given us His Holy Spirit to live in us. One of the Holy Spirit’s roles is to continually testify to us that we are God’s children. God wants us to know that we belong to Him and that our relationship with Him is eternally secure. But when we get distracted by the enemy's lies and get out of fellowship with our Lord and His Word, we can become deaf to the Holy Spirit’s voice. Our fellowship with our Lord is critical, not only for overcoming doubt but also for fulfilling the works God has for us to walk in each day (Ephesians 2:10). God desires that we always know who we are in Him and what He’s given us through our Lord Jesus Christ. As we listen to Him through His Word, His Spirit confirms that we belong to Him.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about His Spirit in you?
· How are you guarding your heart and mind against the distractions of the spiritual forces of darkness?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!