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Knowing the One Who Leads You

Stephen Canup

June 2020 978-1-7352529-0-2

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100 Daily Christian discipleship devotional teachings concerning growing in relationship with God, the Holy Spirit.

Jesus came to restore us to relationship with the Father - ideally, the same intimacy of relationship Adam and Eve had in the Garden before the fall when sin came in between God and man. Every Christian's goal should be intimacy of relationship with God the Father.

The finished work of God the Son, Jesus, at the Cross makes it possible to pursue a deeper relationship with the Father, but it is only by and through God the Holy Spirit operating inside you that fellowship is established and fostered! We must want to be lead by the Spirit daily, and the better we know Him, the more closely we will follow His lead.

Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13:14. AMPCE, "The grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the presence and fellowship (the communion and sharing together, and participation in) the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen (so be it)."

So, in order to know Him better we should desire to continuously experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, commune with Him, have fellowship with Him, and participate willingly in what He is doing in our lives. As with any person, we must learn how to "communicate" in order to develop a relationship.

Communication involves knowing details about one another, listening when they talk to us, and responding to their questions, input and guidance. A personal relationship requires quality time spent together, and the desire to be in each other's presence. Intimacy of relationship grows with time, trust, companionship and communication. We must employ all these means as we seek communion and fellowship with God the Holy Spirit and God the Father.

It is only by and through our relationship with the Holy Spirit - because of the finished work and intercession of Jesus - that we are able to achieve intimacy of personal relationship with God the Father. You can learn how to do this through this book!

EXCERPT:

INTRODUCTION

How many times have you heard something like, “Christianity is not about religion, it is about relationship”? Plenty, I’m sure. But, what does that really mean? What does it look like day to day? How do I improve my relationship with God?

After all, sometimes it seems God is way off somewhere in Heaven, some other dimension, some place far away, in a spiritual realm. Many people might say or think, “I am stuck here in this physical realm, and most of the time it seems to me God is silent about my circumstances. Seemingly, He is not practically involved in my day to day life. How can I grow in relationship with Someone like that?”

Those are valid concerns; and most of us have had them at one time or another. Perhaps, many of you reading this have them even now...

REVIEWS:

"As a Full-Time Pastor, I must admit that this book has been a truly amazing addition to my daily prayer time with GOD. Stephen Canup, as an extremely gifted vessel, has helped to open my eyes and my life to a wonderful, loving relationship with the Holy Spirit. Just one of 3 unique personalities of the Godhead, He resides within us, and building a strong bond with Him takes time, willingness, obedience, and desire.

"I had all 4 of those on my heart and in reading Knowing the One who Leads You it has only strengthened that bond and has provided me with the tools I need to keep me diving deeper in my walk with Christ. Thank -You Stephen, for being such an amazing tool that the Lord clearly uses to reach HIS people! Your work has blessed me, and I highly recommend it to those who are, or seeking to be "ON FIRE" for the One True God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! - "Come and See" the treasures that are revealed in this unique work that you will continue reading time and again to help build your faith!!"

“I had been praying for some outside help to grow more in Christ, about that time my cellie next to me started throwing stuff away as we were having our annual lockdown where they search everything. About that time one guy picks up this little book and throws it hitting the outside of my cell door, it sounded like a full-size truck hit it. The back of the book was upright with the Stamp, “Freedom IN Jesus Ministries” with your info. This is one sign that smacked me right in the face. What a difference “Knowing The One who Leads You” book has helped me grow in my walk with Christ. Thank you for writing it."

"Love the format of 100 days of scripture, expounding on the scripture, talking to God and listening to God. If you are a verse-a-day person, a person who wants to read for several days at one setting, or a person who just wants to flip through the pages and pick out a verse to ponder for the moment, you will enjoy this book. It is easy reading and simply brings out the truth of the Holy Spirit without complex theology or Christian cliches. This book is one of my favorite readings that I find myself returning to time and again for inspiration."

“Let me just say this----- I’ve read a great deal of Christian literature over the past 40 plus years since my incarceration, and this book, Knowing the One Who Leads You, has ranked as one of the most stimulating and “spot on” material books I have ever read that spoke so directly and importantly to my needs in Jesus. Thank you!”

"This book absolutely blew my mind as it helped me to seek a deeper more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit! Stephen Canup captured in great detail what it means to share in the love of the Trinity and what that might look like moving forward in our lives. I am left encouraged to continue chasing after God the Father, Jesus, the son, and the Holy spirit in all areas of my life.

"I would highly recommend that if you're just starting out your walk with Christ or you've been living as a dedicated disciple for years, that you spend some time in this book and watch what it can do for you."

“I found your book, or more accurately your book found me, and I find it to be amazing, enlightening, and instructional. “Knowing The One Who Leads You” is my guide to the Holy Spirit in many ways. I am grateful to you for having written this book, and I am requesting one for my fellow believer as we have been sharing mine throughout my dorm.”

"I accepted Christ in my heart at a young age with the help of my Scout Master, but always felt something was missing. After reading your book, Knowing the One Who Leads You, I figured out that something was the Holy Spirit. Your teachings have really helped me realize more of His power and purpose, thank you."

"Thank you so much for your awesome book, Knowing The One Who Leads You. Both my mother and I read it daily. I’ve read it through 3 times now and will continue. I have a life sentence so this book has helped me a lot. Thank you so much for bringing The Holy Spirit closer to me."

"Your book, Knowing The One Who Leads You, has changed my life. It helped me make the decision to accept Christ. I also prayed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

"Thank you so much for coming into my life, in the form of your book, Knowing the One Who Leads You, it has truly changed my life and I have accepted Jesus. I am 36 and have 3 children in which 2 are adopted out. I had been missing for 3 years and because of this life change in my life, I decided to reach out to my aunt who has my youngest (10 yr. old) and God is restoring our relationship. Thank you!"