God speaks today Monday | January 8, 2024
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
(1 Samuel 16:13)Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
(1 Corinthians 12:1) Gifts are forever
Every mature believer should be familiar with the gifts of the Spirit, which are the medium through which God channels His power through His people. The prophetic gift, for example, is used to inform, instruct, encourage, and correct believers. The idea that the gifts stopped manifesting after the establishment of the Canon of Scripture is false, as the gifts were designed to meet ongoing needs in the lives of God's people. Without expectation and faith in God's power, the manifestation of gifts will decline, leaving believers vulnerable to the Enemy. To cultivate these gifts, believers must study the Bible, receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and begin to use these resources in their daily lives.
Read more...
Cross Reference
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
(1 Samuel 10:6)If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
(1 Corinthians 14:37)Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?
(1 Samuel 10:1)Comments: