Life in the Spirit


Tuesday of week 22 in Ordinary Time


Luke 4:31-37

We have heard the term "Life in the Spirit".  It is coined by the the Charismatics who in accepting the gift of the Holy Spirit, reveal it every aspect of life.

St. Paul emphasized the capacity of the Holy Spirit to enable us to know God and to live in his ways.

Jesus revealed his power over unclean spirits to the amazement of the crowd.  What does it mean to live the life of the Spirit?

First, be aware of the earthly and heavenly realities.  The first reading emphasized the folly of simply living in a world way.  But the life of the Spirit is open to the promptings of God.

Second, make a choice to live in the Spirit.  There is a world of difference between a worldly person and a spiritual person.  The later gives honor and praise to the Father.

Third, trust in God. The word "trust" says it all - entrusting, committing, offering everything.  It is to mirror Jesus who entrusted everything of himself to the Father and now becomes the source of our salvation.

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