While Inspiration cannot, indeed, will not conflict with revealed truth it is important to realize that the Holy Spirit can provide each of us seemingly contrary guidance. We see this specifically played out in Scripture in the life of St. Paul.
Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem. (Acts 19:21)
And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what shall befall me there; 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. (Acts 20:22,23)
Through the Spirit they told Paul not to go on to Jerusalem (Acts 21:4)
In conclusion, to live life in the Spirit: Pray, Listen, and Discern.
Remember that God works with you according to the uniqueness in which he created you, that God is a gradualist, and an Uber-teacher.
Lastly, keep these principles in mind:
· Crack open the door and God will do the rest.
· Learn by doing.
· Inspiration never contradicts truth.
I close with these words from our Lord: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” (John 16:12, 13)
In Christ, Ken.
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