The Holy Spirit is not a mystery we avoid or a force we try to control. He is the one who leads us into the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. In this next season, we are committing to learn how to follow Holy Spirit in real ways. We are not looking for spiritual experiences just to feel something. We want to live lives that are actually led by God.

Jesus told His disciples, “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them at the present time” (John 16:12). That means God knows what we can handle and He doesn’t give it all at once. That is not failure. That is how growth works. “We are choosing patience over pressure and formation over quick fixes.” Some things take time, and that is okay.

There are two major errors people fall into. One side says the Holy Spirit already did His work and now we just study the Bible. The other side turns every thought and feeling into a word from God. Both of those miss what the Spirit is actually doing. “If Jesus is not being revealed, I do not care what you are doing.” The Spirit’s job is to make Jesus known and to shape our lives to look more like His.

If we are going to live this way, we have to stay connected to the church, stay in the Word, and stay open to the Spirit. That is how we grow into people who follow Jesus well.

As you reflect on this message this week, consider the following:

The Spirit leads us into the life and teachings of Jesus, not away from them. Take time to reflect on where you are allowing the Spirit to lead you. Are you open to His guidance, or are you still trying to control the process?
We are choosing patience over pressure and formation over quick fixes. Ask yourself where you are rushing to have answers or results. What might it look like to slow down and trust the Spirit’s timing in your life?
If Jesus is not being revealed, I do not care what you are doing. This is a direct challenge. In your spiritual practices, are you being formed into someone who looks more like Christ, or just becoming more informed or more active?

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