Who Is in Control?

Who Is in Control?

“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18 (ESV)

Who is in control of your life today—the Holy Spirit or your own desires?

Yielding to the Holy Spirit

As believers, we are not called to navigate life on our own strength.   Scripture tells us to “be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). This is not a one-time command but a continuous one. The Holy Spirit, who indwells every believer, desires to lead, guide, correct, and empower us. Yet, He never forces control. He waits patiently for our surrender.

Consider this truth: the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you,  Give Him more access and He will have more influence on you.  He wants to teach you, convict you, and transform you. But He waits. This daily decision to yield to Him is the key to walking in true spiritual power.

Let the Spirit Lead

The Holy Spirit imparts wisdom and spiritual understanding. As Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 2:10–11, “For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person…? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” Through the Spirit, we come to understand God’s will more clearly.

Even though we live in a world filled with distractions and pressures, the Holy Spirit provides strength to resist sin and courage to do what honors Christ. Nevertheless, we must choose to let Him lead. Only then will we experience the fullness of life God desires for us.

Are You Letting Him In?

Today, ask yourself honestly: Are you giving the Holy Spirit full control of your life? Are you letting Him make you more like Jesus—every single day?

Don’t delay. Surrender now. Let Him guide, grow, and glorify God through your life.

Let Us Pray

Heavenly Father, help me yield fully to the Holy Spirit. Let Him guide me, grow me, and glorify You through me. Amen.

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Sources

For additional scriptures and study, go to GotQuestions.org and search:

• What does the Holy Spirit do?
• How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?