By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 12:10 (NLT): ‘ He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. ‘ Good morning fellow disciples. In these turbulent times, filled with conflicting voices and deceptive spirits, the gift of discerning spirits becomes not merely a helpful […]
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By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 14:3 (NLT): “But anyone who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” Good morning fellow disciples. Let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound gift of prophecy, a powerful expression of God’s grace and a vital component in the building up of His Church. Prophecy,
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By Andrew Williams Ephesians 4:11-13 (NLT): “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we
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By Andrew Williams Luke 11:13 (NLT): “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Good morning fellow disciples. This verse offers a powerful and comforting truth: our heavenly Father is
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By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 14:12 (NLT): “So be eager to prophesy, but even more eager to interpret.” Good morning fellow disciples. This verse doesn’t explicitly instruct us how to identify our gifts, but it reveals a crucial element in the process: eagerness. Paul’s emphasis on being “eager to prophesy, but even more eager to
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By Andrew Williams Romans 12:6-8 (NLT): “We have different gifts, depending on God’s grace: prophecy, in proportion to our faith, ministry, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, or compassion. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it
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By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 12:11 (NLT): “All of these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.” Good morning fellow disciples. Let us contemplate the magnificent source of all spiritual gifts, a wellspring of grace and power that flows from the heart
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By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT): “Now a demonstration of the Spirit is given to each one for the common good.” Good morning fellow disciples. Let us turn our hearts and minds to the magnificent purpose behind the spiritual gifts God so graciously bestows upon us. This verse cuts to the heart of the
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By Andrew Williams 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NLT): ‘There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.
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By Andrew Williams Revelation 21:4: “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain.’ And the first things have gone.” (New Living Translation). Good morning fellow disciples. Let us lift our hearts to the glorious hope revealed in Revelation 21:4. This isn’t a mere
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