“Since we live by
the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)
How do we “follow” the Spirit? How can we follow Someone we cannot see? We follow Him the same way we follow anyone.
Following begins with commitment. There must first be a commitment to follow, a decision
of the heart that says, “No turning back.” We keep nothing in reserve.
Along with commitment comes alertness.
One who is committed to following another
must keep alert, so that when the one we follow moves or changes direction, we know
it, so we can make our adjustment.
Alertness then produces observance. When we follow someone, we observe their actions
and movements, so that when they move out, so do we. Their action prompts action on our part.
God sent Elijah to anoint Elisha as his
successor. Elisha was to follow until Elijah
was gone. Elisha requested a double portion
of Elijah’s “spirit,” and Elijah told him this would happen only if he witnessed
his departure. For Elisha to follow Elijah,
there had to first be a commitment to follow. He had to remain alert, and he had to stay observant,
so that anytime Elijah moved out, Elisha went with him. This was the only way he could receive the blessing
he sought.
The blessing of the Spirit of God is
received when we follow Him in the same way: commitment, alertness, observance, and action.
Lord, May each of
these qualities be at the forefront of our lives this day. Amen.
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