Some stories make it seem like light and darkness are in a constant tug of war; two powerful forces locked in battle, hoping to win the upper hand. That’s how many people imagine the devil: as God’s equal opposite. But that’s not the truth. This is not a cosmic rivalry; satan is not a rival to God. He has been defeated and is under judgment. His defeat was not a close fight; it was decisive and humiliating.
Believers
Imagine a medical student who skips classes, avoids textbooks, and only shows up on exam day, hoping to somehow pass. No one would trust that person with a life-or-death situation.
Just like cybersecurity experts stay alert to detect and stop quiet threats, Christians today must be spiritually awake. We live in an era where truth is often conflated with opinion; misinformation spreads rapidly and quietly.
In John 4, the woman at the well was torn between two opposing traditions of worship, uncertain about where true worship truly belonged. Thankfully, she met Jesus, and He shifted her focus from a place of worship to a heart posture; revealing that the worship the Father seeks is in Spirit and Truth.
In life, we often follow a cycle that includes going to school, finding a job, getting married, having children, becoming wealthy, and ultimately passing away. While it is God’s will for you to prosper, is this cycle of building a career and amassing wealth all there is to life? Is there more to it?
Imagine you’re down to your last dollar with no hope of credit. You decide to withdraw the remaining money for food. At the point of withdrawal, you checked your account balance and suddenly realised you’d been credited with three thousand dollars!
Welcome to the 12th weekly devotional recap of the year. This week, we focused on recognising and growing in our spiritual gifts, understanding their role in service, and growing in the knowledge of our limitless abilities by God’s Spirit.
Spiritual gifts are given with a divine purpose—to serve. They are not for personal gain but for the strengthening and edification of the body of Christ.
The gifts of God have been given to us for a purpose—but how can we use them if we do not even know what they are?