Who do you go to when life glitches? In this message, Lead Pastor, Jamie Nunnally continues our Holy Spirit series with instructions on how to engage with God's tech support.

Ephesians 5:10 NLT Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.

The Bible gives general truth for everyone, but it doesn't always answer specific situations. The great news: Christians have 24/7 tech support. The Bible gives the instructions; the Spirit gives the directions. The Bible brings the truth; the Spirit brings the troubleshooting.

Romans 6:14 NIV For sin shall no longer be your master...

How can we stop sinning if we don't follow the law? The Bible gives us the solution:

Galatians 5:16 –17 ESV Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh...

The key is walking in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25 ESV If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Walking with someone means matching their pace and following their lead.

The 5 steps of walking in the Spirit

1. Pause.

Psalm 46:10 NLT 

Pausing is a spiritual reboot—turning your will off and on again. Stillness reboots your awareness of God. If you don't pause, your flesh will hit "send" before the Spirit can speak.

2. Listen.

God speaks to your spirit. His voice often sounds like your thoughts but from a different source. If you're expecting thunder, you'll miss the whisper. We hear Him through spontaneous, persistent thoughts.

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice... Recognition comes through repetition. You don't need a louder God; you need fewer voices.

3. Analyze.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 –21 ESV 

Ask: "Does this align with Scripture?" The Bible is the truth anchor. Don't test God's voice with feelings; test your feelings with God's Word. The Spirit always agrees with the Bible He wrote. Ask: "Is this what the Spirit wants or what I want?" "Does this reflect Jesus?" If the voice you hear always agrees with you, it's probably you.

4. Implement.

Hearing from God changes nothing until you obey. If you want God to speak more, obey what He already said.

James 1:22 NLT 

Revelation without application becomes spiritual constipation. If the Spirit can't tell you "no," He's not your Lord—He's your mascot.

5. Debrief.

You won't always get it right, so process the results.

Psalm 139:23 –24 ESV Search me, O God...

Reflection turns mistakes into maturity and lessons into lifestyle. You grow not by always getting it right but by always returning to the Teacher. Processing with God's people is essential too.

Closing

How would your life be different if you had been walking in the Spirit the whole time? You can't change yesterday, but you can start today. You have Heavenly tech support anytime, anywhere. Learn to listen and use it.

Are you walking in the Spirit?