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It’s no surprise that we often struggle to fully grasp the concept of walking by the Spirit. It’s a mystery to our understanding, and since we rarely practice it, spiritual growth can feel out of reach. Both teachers and learners lack the Spirit in a living way, and this makes it hard to truly grasp its meaning. However, walking by the Spirit is a divine act—something higher than our ordinary lives and even beyond our usual religious activities. This truth should encourage us to reach for more of God and strive for a deeper connection with Him.

Few people have truly experienced walking by the Spirit, which is why it’s often so misunderstood. But we should recognize that it is something beyond where we currently are, a higher level that God calls us to. This truth should spark holy ambition in our hearts to desire more of God, more of His Spirit, and more alignment with His will. We are not meant to settle where we are spiritually but to keep moving forward.

As Christians, we must have dreams and goals that reflect a divine purpose, never being satisfied with where we are. We should desire more of God, more obedience, and a deeper walk in the Spirit. The world’s ways are not for us; we are called to be separated from those ways and to pursue holiness. To walk by the Spirit is to constantly seek more of God, never content with less than what He has called us to.

Paul said in Philippians 3:14 (ESV), “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” This verse reminds us that our spiritual journey is a continuous upward movement toward Christ. We must not settle for where we are but always strive for more of His Spirit in our lives.