QT 20/01/2026 Tue. John 14. The Abundant Life: Navigational Clarity. 丰盛的生命：方向的清晰
QT 20/01/2026 Tue. John 14. The Abundant Life: Navigational Clarity.
READ http://www.esv.org/john14
How to find out who (Satan or God or Self) is doing with “promptings” to do certain things in life whenever we feel that is a prompting? Today we reflect on the discernment in following the Holy Spirit within the boundaries of Scripture.
Scripture Focus
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” — John 14:26 (ESV)
Reflection: Led Within God’s Word
Many believers desire to be led by the Holy Spirit. We long for guidance in decisions, relationships, and ministry. Yet, as John 14:26 reminds us, the Spirit’s work is to teach us all things and bring Christ’s words to remembrance. In other words, the Spirit does not lead apart from the Word of God—He illuminates it, applies it, and calls us to obedience within its boundaries.
Sometimes, Christians claim to be “led by the Spirit” to do something that actually contradicts Scripture—perhaps a choice rooted in emotion, pride, or cultural pressure. True guidance from the Holy Spirit never contradicts God’s written Word. The Spirit will never prompt a believer to disobey God’s commands; He always points us back to Christ and the truths God has breathed out.
This verse challenges us to anchor our sense of “leading” in God’s Word. The Spirit’s teaching is consistent with Scripture: He brings to mind what Jesus said, reveals truth, convicts of sin, and directs in alignment with God’s eternal will. A Spirit-led life is not a free pass to act on feelings or impulses—it is a life submissive to God’s Word, sensitive to His Spirit.
Application
(1) Test all impressions against Scripture. Before acting on a sense of spiritual leading, ask: Does this align with the teaching of Jesus and the commands of God’s Word?
(2) Cultivate a life in the Word. The Spirit can remind you of Scripture only if Scripture is already in your heart and mind. Daily Bible reading equips you to discern His voice. Are you taking up Scripture memory exercises as part of your general spiritual health?
(3) Pray for Spirit-led discernment, not mere impulses. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your actions within the safe boundaries of God’s Word. True leading glorifies Christ, honours God, and obeys His commands.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to be my Helper and Teacher. Lead me in ways that honour Jesus and align with Your Word. Guard me from following impulses or feelings that contradict Scripture. Teach me all things and bring Christ’s words to my remembrance, so that every step I take is guided by You and grounded in God’s truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 20/01/2026 星期二. 约翰福音14. 丰盛的生命：方向的清晰
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/jhn/14/
当我们感受到某种 “感动” 驱使我们去做某些事时，如何分辨这感动究竟来自撒旦、上帝还是自我？今日我们反思在遵循圣灵引导的同时，如何在圣经的范围之内作出分辨与抉择。
经文聚焦
“但保惠师，就是父因我的名要差来的圣灵，他要把一切事教导你们，也要使你们想起我对你们所说过的一切话。”——约翰福音14:26
反思：在神的话语中被引导
许多信徒渴望被圣灵引导，盼望在抉择、关系与事工中得着指引。然而正如约翰福音14:26所提醒，圣灵的工作是教导我们一切的事，并使我们想起基督所说的一切话。换言之，圣灵的引导绝不脱离神的话语——祂照亮真理、应用真理，并呼召我们在圣经的疆界内顺服真理。
有时，基督徒声称受 “圣灵引导” 去做某事，却与圣经相悖——或许是出于情感、骄傲或文化压力的选择。圣灵真实的引导永不违背上帝的书面话语。圣灵绝不会促使信徒违背上帝的命令；祂永远将我们引回基督和上帝所默示的真理。
这节经文挑战我们，要将 “引导” 的感知根植于神的话语。圣灵的教导与圣经完全一致：祂使人想起耶稣的教导，启示真理，使人知罪，并按神的永恒旨意指引方向。被圣灵引导的生活并非放任情感或冲动行事的通行证——而是顺服神的话语、敏锐感知圣灵引导的生命。
应用
(1) 用圣经检验所有感动。在顺从属灵引导行动前，先自问：这是否符合耶稣的教导与神话语的命令？
(2) 培养以圣经为根基的生活。唯有当神的话语已存进你心间，圣灵才能提醒你。每日读经能使你辨明祂的声音。你是否已将背诵经文纳入日常属灵操练？
(3) 求圣灵赐分辨力而非冲动。祈求圣灵引导你行在神话语的界限内。真实的引导必荣耀基督、尊崇神、遵行祂的命令。
祷告
亲爱的主，感谢祢差遣圣灵作我的帮助者与导师。求祢引领我行在荣耀耶稣、合乎祢话语的道路上。保守我免随从违背圣经的冲动或情感。求祢将万事都教导我，使基督的话语常存我心，使我每一步都蒙祢引导，扎根于神的真理。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。
