Born, Empowered, and Led: Living a Spirit-Filled Life
This past Sunday at Myrtle House Community Church, Martin O’Brien continued our series “Don’t Rely on the Naked Eye”, exploring what it truly means to live a Spirit-led life.
If we aren’t relying on what we can see with our natural eyes, then we must learn to rely on the Holy Spirit. Jesus is our perfect example — from His birth to His resurrection, every moment of His life was shaped, empowered, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Born of the Spirit
In Luke 1:35, we see that Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit — His very identity was formed by the Spirit’s power. When we give our lives to Jesus, something similar happens within us. It’s a divine moment where we are born again, stepping into a new life through the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead.
John 3:5-6 reminds us, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Just as Jesus was born of the Spirit, so are we when we surrender our lives to Him.
Empowered by the Spirit
When Jesus was baptised (Luke 3:21-22), the Holy Spirit descended on Him, marking the beginning of His ministry. That same Spirit now lives in us, empowering us to live courageously, to serve, to speak truth, and to overcome temptation.
The Holy Spirit reveals our true identity — that we are sons and daughters of God. Through Him, we find confidence and strength to live as God intended.
Led by the Spirit
Luke 4:1 tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Even in times of testing, He was guided by the Spirit and relied completely on the Father’s will.
In John 5:19, Jesus said, “The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing.” This is what it means to live in step with the Holy Spirit — to follow God’s lead instead of acting independently.
Romans 8:14 assures us, “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” When we let the Holy Spirit lead, we walk in our true identity as God’s children.
How Do We Live a Spirit-Filled Life?
Martin shared three practical ways we can stay in step with the Holy Spirit:
Daily Surrender – Begin each day inviting the Holy Spirit to lead you. Lean in close, listen, and allow Him to guide your heart.
Scripture and Prayer – Let God’s Word tune your spirit to hear His voice above all others. Ask, “Holy Spirit, speak to me,” each time you read.
Community – Surround yourself with Spirit-filled believers who will encourage, challenge, and walk with you.
Galatians 5:25 reminds us, “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”
Are you living in your own strength, or are you walking in the power of the Holy Spirit? Each day is an invitation to surrender afresh, to be filled, and to follow His lead.
Let’s be a people who don’t rely on the naked eye, but instead live Spirit-filled, Spirit-led lives — shining the light of Jesus wherever we go.