Those Who Are Led…
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” – Romans 8:14 (KJV)
Welcome to a brand new week! We’re continuing our series on the Holy Spirit, and
Our focus this week will be on being led by God’s spirit.
First, let’s look at what it means “to lead”. According to the dictionary, it is to control, guide, direct, or be in charge of something.
The moment you become a Son of God, your life ought to be controlled, guided and directed by God. It means that He should be the one in charge of the affairs of your life- that the totality of your life be submitted to God.
The Bible is clear: Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. In other words, being led is not just a bonus in your walk with God , it is a sign of son-ship.
Can you let that sink in?!
God leads His sons, not strangers. As His children, we have the opportunity to be guided by Him, living in continual submission to His direction. This creates a dynamic cycle where we follow His lead and deepen our connection with Him.
One of the greatest privileges of being a child of God is that you are not meant to navigate life blindly. You are meant to be led. You are meant to hear His voice, sense His nudges, and follow His direction.
Sadly, many believers today aren’t even aware that they’re supposed to be led. Some are unsure if God still speaks. Others don’t expect Him to. But Scripture doesn’t leave room for confusion. The Spirit of God lives within us — and He leads us.
But here’s the thing;God cannot, and will not , use anyone He cannot lead.
Leadership implies followership and everything that the Holy Spirit will do in us will only be really effective if we “allow” Him.
One of the most powerful biblical examples of Spirit-led obedience is Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Time and again, Joseph responded to God’s leading in dreams, in warnings, in moments of urgency. His obedience was instrumental in preserving Jesus, and by extension, the salvation of the entire world.
Imagine if Joseph had not listened.
It’s important to remember that God’s guidance extends beyond just the major decisions in our lives. Scripture didn’t say that those that are led in their finances, or marital decisions alone. Being led by Him involves surrendering every aspect of our lives, no matter how trivial they may seem. Remember, to control, guide and direct…
If we only invite Him to be Lord over certain areas, we miss the opportunity for His full influence and peace in our hearts. It can be difficult to relinquish control completely, but true submission brings us closer to Him. There is no such thing as partial followership; He desires to walk with us in every moment.
Living a Spirit-led life isn’t about perfection, it’s more about dependence. It’s about letting go of control and letting God take the lead. Yes, it’s scary sometimes. Yes, it means trusting when you can’t see. But that’s the beauty of faith: we trust in the One who has already seen the end from the beginning.
The more we take steps in following the Lord, the more we get closer to God, and the more we move closer to the version of us that fulfills purpose.
One important factor in being led by the Spirit is that you must maintain a tender, yielded heart. No one keeps leading a vessel that resists, argues, or ignores.
The Holy Spirit is not forceful. He leads gently, and He responds to humility and surrender.
Think of your spirit as a lamp in the hands of God. Through it, He shines light on your path. Proverbs 20:27 says:
“The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”
When you got saved, your spirit was the first part of you that was transformed — not your soul, not your body. That’s why God begins with your spirit. From there, your soul is renewed over time, and your actions begins to align.
So whether it’s through a dream, a nudge, a scripture, or a whisper, the Holy Spirit speaks , and your spirit is His contact point.
So I’ll ask you today: Do you expect to be led? Are you sensitive to His nudges? Have you truly yielded your heart?
Because the sons of God are led by the Spirit of God…