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Guided by the Spirit

The Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true — it is not a lie. - 1 John 2:27

As the world’s fastest blind runner, David Brown of the US Paralympic Team credits his wins to God, his mother’s early advice (“no sitting around”), and his running guide — veteran sprinter Jerome Avery. Tethered to Brown by a string tied to their fingers, Avery guides Brown’s winning races with words and touches.

“It’s all about listening to his cues,” says Brown, who says he could “swing out wide” on 200-meter races where the track curves. “Day in and day out, we’re going over race strategies,” Brown says, “communicating with each other — not only verbal cues but physical cues.”

In our own life’s race, we’re blessed with a divine Guide. Our Helper, the Holy Spirit, leads our steps when we follow Him. “I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray,” wrote John (1 John 2:26). “But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know” (v. 27).

John stressed this wisdom to the believers of his day who faced “antichrists” who denied the Father and that Jesus is the Messiah (v. 22). We face such deniers today as well. But the Holy Spirit, our Guide, leads us in following Jesus. We can trust His guidance to touch us with truth, keeping us on track.

Patricia Raybon

How attuned are you to the Holy Spirit’s guidance? How can you listen better when He guides, warns, and directs?

Dear God, help me yield to Your Spirit’s guidance so I’ll run to Your truth and not to lies.