1 John 2:27 – “But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.” Living Bible Translation

Do you make decisions based on godly wisdom or let your circumstances and people’s opinions dictate your course of action? Are you led by the Spirit or by your flesh? Do you act or react? If you want to walk in victory, it’s imperative that you allow the Holy Spirit to teach you “everything you need to know”.

Just to be clear, as for “so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true”, the Lord sets gifted people in the body of Christ to instruct us and bring us to perfection (Ephesians 4:11-13). So, this scripture isn’t saying we don’t need others’ insights and can’t benefit from what they have to say. But it is saying that all of us as believers have our own personal Teacher in the person of the Holy Spirit who has anointed us to understand and know the truth. We need to show up at class and let our personal Teacher instruct us. *

So, don’t just react to situations in your life, act on the wisdom you receive from the Holy Spirit. The King James version of this scripture says the Holy Spirit teaches us all things. All things include relationships, your future, raising children, finances, and everything else we need to know. He leads us by the presence or absence of peace on the inside. Listen to the Guide inside to lead and direct you. Be an actor, not a reactor.

*Excerpt taken from the Andrew Wommack Living Commentary