The Word Devotionals

The Word Devotional
Thursday April 30
CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS 2
Text: John 16:12-15
Key verse: “Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.”
— 1 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV)

Apostle Paul made it clear in our key verse, “Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.” (1 Corinthians 12:3).

In other words, it cannot be of the Holy Spirit and not glorify Christ. And if it does not glorify Christ, it is definitely not of the Holy Spirit. All manifestations of the Holy Spirit have this in common. They all glorify Christ Jesus.

The Lord said concerning the Holy Spirit, “He shall glorify me: for He shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.” (John 16:14). That means, the manifestations of Holy Spirit is one of the ways whereby Christ is glorified through our lives.

It is not enough to say that we give glory to God with our mouths, yielding our vessels for the Holy Spirit to express Himself through His gifts helps us glorify God even better. Let us walk more in the Spirit, let us yield ourselves more to God for the manifestations of His gifts, and the world will come to see that God is among us indeed (1 Corinthians 14:24-25).

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.
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The Word Devotional
Thursday April 9
OUTPOURING OF LIFE
Text: Ezekiel 47:1-14
Key verse: “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
— John 7:38 (KJV)

The Scripture tells us in our text about a river flowing out of the Temple of the Lord, and the end result of the flow of this river is that, “And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.” (Ezekiel 47:9).

In reference to this Scripture, the Lord said, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” Then the Scripture says, “But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.” (John 7:38,39).

In other words, there is that inner work of the Holy Spirit in us which makes us dispensers if life. The effect of the manifestation of this dimension of the work of the Holy Spirit in man is the outpouring of life. The manifestation and expression of the life of God in men and through men on the earth.

It is to this end that the Scripture says, “The one who speaks in tongues advances his own spiritual progress…” (1 Corinthians 14:4 – TPT). Furthermore, we are instructed, “But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit; (Jude 1:20 – AMPC).

Confession
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your word. I build myself up daily through spirit-inspired prayer and the word of God. I rise higher and higher like an edifice. In Jesus name. Amen.
This devotional was written by Oluwalowo Faith Abraham, president of Faith Abraham Ministries.
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The Word Devotional
Wednesday April 8
ETERNAL TRAUMA
Text: Colossians 2:13-15
Key verse: “[God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in it [the cross].”
— Colossians 2:15 (AMPC)

The Scripture describes the victory of Christ to us in our text. How He defeated the devil and his cohorts, how He triumphed over them and made a public spectacle of them. The New Living Translation renders our key verse thus, “In this way, He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by His victory over them on the cross.”

The embarrassment and defeat that the devil and his cohorts suffered left them in a state of eternal trauma. It so much traumatized them that the moment a believer puts up a resistance against them, they run. The devil doesn’t “walk” away, the Scripture says, he will “flee” when you resist him (see James 4:7).

My message to you today is to let you know that the devil is traumatized. Whenever he shows up, whenever you see any of his handiworks, even at the slightest display of the works of the devil, boldly resist him, boldly take your stand against. Remind him of his defeat. Refuse to give any ground to him to operate in your life or around you.

Everywhere Jesus went, He was casting out devils and destroying the works of the devil (Acts 10:38, 1 John 3:8). That is why the word of God commands us also, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26,27). If you find yourself suffering from any affliction from the devil, it is not God that allowed it, it is you who permitted it (Matthew 18:18). Take your stand against the devil today and resist him. The devil was not only defeated, he is traumatized.

Confession
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your word. I refuse to give any ground to the devil in my life. In Jesus name. Amen.
This devotional was written by Oluwalowo Faith Abraham, president of Faith Abraham Ministries.
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