Daily Devotions

1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another distinguishing between spirits…” The seventh spiritual gift is the “gift of distinguishing between spirits.” The gift of distinguishing (or discerning) between spirits is, “a supernatural revelation about the origin of a spirit and its characteristics.” Consequently, there are four different kinds of spirits in the world, which are, (1) the Spirit…

1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another prophecy…” The sixth spiritual gift is the “gift of prophecy.” Prophecy is “a supernatural message that brings edification, exhortation and comfort.” Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:2, “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” Howard Carter said prophecy was like, “the poetry of the…

1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another miraculous powers…” The fifth gift of the Holy Spirit is the “gift of miraculous powers.” The gift of miraculous powers is, “a supernatural display of God’s infinite power.” Howard Carter wrote, “The gift can be used as a sign of the presence and power of God, for the provision of temporal…

1 Corinthians 12:9, “…to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit.” The fourth spiritual gift that Paul mentions is the “gifts of healing.” The gifts of healing are, “a supernatural manifestation of God’s healing power.” This gift comes in many forms because it responds to the many ways a person can be sick. The gifts…

1 Corinthians 12:9, “… to another faith by the same Spirit.” The third gift that Paul mentions is the “gift of faith.” The gift of faith is, “a supernatural infilling of faith to accomplish the divine will of God.” Lester Sumrall said, “The gift of faith functions on behalf of the believer to bring about what…

1 Corinthians 12:8, “…to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit.” The second gift of the Spirit is the “message of knowledge.” The message (or word) of knowledge according to Howard Carter is, “a supernatural revelation of the existence, or nature, of a person or a thing, or the knowledge of some…

1 Corinthians 12:8, “To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom…” The first of the nine spiritual gifts that Paul listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 is the “message of wisdom.” The message (or word) of wisdom according to Howard Carter is, “a supernatural revelation of the mind and purpose of God communicated…

1 Corinthians 12:7, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” Paul began his training passage on the nine spiritual gifts with today’s verse on the “inclusive” nature of all the gifts. Paul taught that each one of the disciples at Corinth was given the manifestation (visible effect) of…

1 Corinthians 12:1, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.” Who would you rather learn to fly a plane from, an experienced pilot or someone who has never even been in a plane? And better yet, who would you trust your life with if you…

Acts 19:2, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” The book of Acts is named as such because it is the record of the “Acts of the Apostles.” After the four Gospels (Matthew-John), the book of Acts is the fifth history book in the New Testament. God used Luke, a doctor and traveling companion…