It seems we have problems at times surrendering to the Spirit of God. One minute we are focused on the Word of God, the next minute we are acting selfishly. If God is to move in our lives and use us in His work, we must be Spirit-filled. The Spirit of God is in born again believers, but we must allow Him to lead us to God's will.
Romans 8:8-9 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
We can’t just snap our fingers and act filled with the Spirit, but there is one thing we can do. We can open our hearts in submission to the Lord Jesus. We can confess any sin in our lives and sing spiritual songs, psalms and hymns. We can praise Jesus through His beautiful, uplifting music.
Ephesians 5:18-19 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
That's what I do. Gospel music is always playing when my car is in “drive”. I need that.
