DEVOTION ~ MIRACLES, PROPHECY, AND DISCERNMENT

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Theme: Miracles, Prophecy and Discernment 
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10a

10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits


In today's devotion, we will be looking at three gifts of the Spirit; working of miracles, prophecy, and discerning of spirits. The Spirit of the Lord works miracles to intervene in ordinary issues of men in a supernatural way. Miracles happen around us each day: the blind receives sight, the lame walks, miracle brings about divine provision and lifting. Miracle occurs in the issues of life that the carnal mind has no hope of change whereas the hope of the believer is sparked.

The Holy Spirit also gives us the power to know what lies ahead through prophecy which is a direct Word from God. Prophecy comes to give hope to the church, to direct the church in the will of God, and to reveal God's purpose for the church as one body and individuals. However, for believers to know if really the prophecy is of God, the same Spirit has given the gift of discerning of spirits. We need to test all spirits so we are not misled by deceitful spirits. This gift of discernment helps us to associate with the right people. Dear beloved in the Lord, in the absence of the Holy Spirit in the church there will be no miracle, true prophecy, and discerning of spirits. The church would have become a playground for the devil and his agents.



Prayer: Dear God, breath upon the church the gifts of miracle to transform it to Your glory; grant prophecy that we may directly hear from you; and enable us to discern all spirits that we may be careful not to associate with the spirits of darkness. This is our prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN! 

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