What I love about this verse is we see how incredible belonging to Jesus is. We can believe in something but still be tentative but when we really belong it is a part of us. The Holy Spirit is what guides us to say yes to Jesus Christ and that Spirit is what is in us showing us the way to life. Our lives should slow down and our reactions should always be a result of what Jesus would do.
In verse 4 it says, “He did this so (this is about why He sent His Son) that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.”
Do we ask and seek wisdom form God? Do we die to self and really listen to the Spirit for guidance? This is very important as we grow and belong to Christ and we realize that the Spirit will not lead us to sin it will lead us to glorify God. I love what it says in verse 12, “Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.” This is a battle waging inside us so we need to be full of the Spirit by praying and reading God’s word so you can hear God’s Spirit loud and clear.
Verses 13-14 say, “For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. For all who are led by Spirit of God are children of God.” Make sure you choose this family and belong to Jesus Christ for He is the way and the truth and the life. Amen