THE GIFTS IN YOU

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

Friday 22nd January 2016

TOPIC: THE GIFTS IN YOU

TEXT: " Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee…" (2 Timothy 1:6).

The Holy Spirit makes the gifts of the Spirit available to empower us. They provide divine utterances, perform miracles, and do mighty exploits. Too often, when ministering to others or even when dealing with our own lives, we leave out the spiritual gifts and endowments the Holy Spirit has provided (see 1 Cor. 12:4-10). These divine gifts are available to benefit us whenever there is a need. Our job is to
expect and stir up those gifts. A key way to do that is to pray in tongues, because praying in tongues is a faith-builder (see Jude 20). Another way to stir up the gifts is to just step out by faith. You could compare that to how Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water (see Matt. 14:28-31). Peter took the first step and then expected the power of God to be available.

Take small steps as you learn to flow in these gifts. Perhaps if you are ministering to someone, just give them a short, polite word of encouragement regarding what you believe the Lord is saying to them. You can even prophesy this same way to your own situations. The key is to know that divine gifts and manifestations are available. Just stir your faith to believe and take a step.

PRAYER POINT

Dear Lord, I stir the gifts of the spirit through faith today. I declare that
miraculous gifts shall operate through me, not only for others, but for myself.
Holy Spirit, I thank You that circumstances shall be changed today by Your
power and supernatural gifts! In the Name of Jesus, amen.

 

 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Genesis 38-39; Matthew 13:36-58; Psalm 11:1-7