Devotionals for May 9, 2023
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READ
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to other gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to other miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
REFLECT
The living Spirit of God exists inside the hearts and souls and bodies of those who believe and confess that Jesus is both Lord and Savior. The Spirit of God is part of who you are. Think about that for a minute. That means you have supreme value, matchless worth, and maximal significance! Because the Spirit of God dwells in you and He made you a part of His body, He wants to show (manifest) Himself to others through this supernatural partnership.
APPLY
Q: Who determines which gifts each person receives?
Q: What gifts have you received from the Lord?
Q: How can you teach others about their value in Christ?
SING
“Alive in Me” by Highlands Worship
PRAY
"May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven."
Thank you, Lord, that my value in You never changes. Help me to know, use, and sharpen the gifts You have given me for Your purposes. Remind me that I am valuable to you and that the people around me are valuable to you too. Help me to use my gifts to help others.
READ
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to other gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to other miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
REFLECT
The living Spirit of God exists inside the hearts and souls and bodies of those who believe and confess that Jesus is both Lord and Savior. The Spirit of God is part of who you are. Think about that for a minute. That means you have supreme value, matchless worth, and maximal significance! Because the Spirit of God dwells in you and He made you a part of His body, He wants to show (manifest) Himself to others through this supernatural partnership.
APPLY
Q: Who determines which gifts each person receives?
Q: What gifts have you received from the Lord?
Q: How can you teach others about their value in Christ?
SING
“Alive in Me” by Highlands Worship
PRAY
"May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven."
Thank you, Lord, that my value in You never changes. Help me to know, use, and sharpen the gifts You have given me for Your purposes. Remind me that I am valuable to you and that the people around me are valuable to you too. Help me to use my gifts to help others.