“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2Peter 1:21 KJV). Christians believe in the inspiration of the Holy Spirit for the Scriptures, that the Bible is a divinely inspired book. Amen. We do not normally think of the Holy Spirit inspiring us to be obedient. When we say inspire, we do not think of a slave or robot carrying out a command. An artist, actor, sculptor, poet, or writer is inspired for their art. Christians are inspired to obey God, especially because of the Indwelling Holy Spirit. In the OT, Jehovah promised, “And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes, and ye shall keep My judgments, and do them” (Ezekiel 36:27). In the NT, Peter preached, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). The Holy Spirit “worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13), so we can also say, “We are His witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey Him” (Acts 5:32). God’s inspiration works in us to cause our obedience, which further testifies we are His children. Hallelujah! Father, may Your Blessed Holy Spirit inspires us to be obedient, just as You predicted. In Jesus’ name, we ask it. Amen.
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