#WordforToday 7th February 2018 The right kind of covetousness

But earnestly desire the best gifts. 1 Cor 12:31

Who does not want to manifest spiritual gifts? We pray earnestly for it. Every time there is an opportunity to be laid hands on for spiritual impartation, we are the first on the queue.

There is nothing wrong in desiring spiritual gifts. Apostle Paul encouraged this desire. The question is why do you desire it?

We hear many preachers glory in the fact that they (sometimes they forget that it is God who actually does it) performed healing and miracles. They tout it like a CV/resume. Their programme is marketed like a healing Superbowl. They keep records and recount them at the end of the year. It’s all about them. They grieve the Holy Spirit but fortunately for them, the gifts and callings of God is without repentance. Nevertheless, whatever a man sows so he shall reap because God is not mocked.

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So why do you desire spiritual gift? Paul taught us that spiritual gift is the manifestation of the Spirit of God in you, and these are given to each one for the profit of all (1 Cor 12:7). Your gift must edify the body of Christ.

Spiritual gifts are not given to you for you but for others. Covet it to expand the Kingdom of God. Desire it to manifest the power of the Almighty in the lives of others. Use it to break chains and bondage of the enemy and set captives free. It is not for personal gain!

Spiritual gifts carry a huge responsibility and God will hold you to account for how you have used it. Before praying earnestly for it, ask yourself first why do you covet it?

#PrayerforToday 7th February 2018

Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for blessing me with spiritual gifts. Help me to desire those gifts that is necessary for preaching the gospel of Yeshua. Help me not to covet the gift for personal gratification. Help me not to grieve Your Spirit. Help me to be worthy carrier of Your grace. In the name of Yeshua my Lord and Saviour I pray. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

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