Today’s Manna!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

1 Corinthians 2:14 speaks to the profound truth that spiritual discernment is not a product of human intellect but a gift from God. It reads, “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”

Consider the story of the prophet Samuel’s anointing of David as king of Israel. When Samuel looked at Jesse’s sons, he was impressed by their appearance and stature, particularly Eliab, and thought surely the Lord’s anointed stood before him. But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). Samuel’s human judgment was clouded by external appearances, but God’s Spirit provided true discernment, revealing David, a young shepherd, as the chosen one.

This passage reminds us that without the Spirit, we are limited to human understanding, which often leads to misjudgment. Spiritual truths, which are foolishness to the natural man, are understood and cherished by those with the Spirit. The natural man relies on sensory experience and logical reasoning, but the spiritual man depends on the revelation from God.

In our daily walk with God, we must seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand the deep things of God. Without the Spirit, we cannot comprehend the fullness of God’s love, grace, and wisdom. It is the Spirit who reveals the character of Christ to us, enabling us to grow in faith and maturity.

This devotional invites us to reflect on the importance of the Holy Spirit in understanding the things of God. As we meditate on 1 Corinthians 2:14, let us ask God to continually fill us with His Spirit, that we may live lives marked by divine discernment and wisdom.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Spirit, who grants us the ability to discern spiritual truths. Help us to rely not on our understanding but on the revelation You provide. May we be sensitive to Your Spirit’s leading in every aspect of our lives, growing in wisdom and knowledge of Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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