The Word Devotionals

The Word Devotional
Tuesday May 5
CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS 7
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
Key verse: “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:12 (KJV)

The Scripture tells us in our text, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” (1 Corinthians 12:7). One thing that I have known about God is that He hates wastage of resources (John 6:12), and His gifts are no exceptions.

In the same way that the Scriptures instruct us not to receive the grace of God in vain (1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 6:1), so also, the gifts (manifestations) of the Holy Spirit are to be expressed effectively. And the main objective – the ultimate goal, is profit to the Kingdom of God.

Apostle Paul told the Church in Corinth, “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.” (1 Corinthians 14:12). It does not matter how much or how perfectly you operate in the gifts of the Spirit, you have not excelled until there is profit to the Kingdom of God.

That is why Apostle Paul told the Church in Corinth to excel to the edifying of the Church – profit. Part of the profit is in edifying the Church, but it also includes the harvest of souls into the kingdom, the glorification of the name of Jesus Christ, the enforcement of the will, purpose and intent of God on earth in any particular situation (Hebrews 11:32-35) and so on. Therefore, while earnestly desirous of the gifts of the Spirit, and as you begin to see these gifts in manifestation in your life, see to it that at the end there is profit.

Confession
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your word. I experience greater manifestations of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in my life. In Jesus name. Amen.
This devotional was written by Oluwalowo Faith Abraham, president of Faith Abraham Ministries.
page: The Word Devotionals

The Word Devotional
Saturday May 2
CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS 4
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Key verse: “But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will.”
— 1 Corinthians 12:11 (KJV)

The Scripture tells us in our text that even though there are many gifts, yet they proceed from the same Spirit, even though there are many spiritual administrations, they all proceed from only one Lord, and also, all operations are as a result of God working it all in everyone.

And after listing the nine gifts of the Spirit, Apostle Paul went on to tell us that, “But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will.” (1 Corinthians 12:11). Take note of the last phrase, “…as He will”.

It is not as you will, but as He will. You don’t get to decide which gift you want to operate in or when you want to operate in them. The Holy Spirit is the one who decides the “when” and the particular “gift(s)”. Our role is only to yield ourselves to Him to work out His will through us.

Unless we clearly understand what is, and what is not our role in the manifestations of the Spirit, we will end up in error and fleshy performance. Our role is simply to submit and follow His directions and promptings in our spirit, to follow and not to take charge of the steering wheel. If we will faithfully do that which is expected of us, the Holy Spirit is more willing to pour out and express His unmerited gifts through us.

Confession
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your word. I ask for greater manifestations of the Holy Spirit in my life. In Jesus name. Amen.
This devotional was written by Oluwalowo Faith Abraham, president of Faith Abraham Ministries.
page: The Word Devotionals
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