Devotion for Tuesday, March 31, 2020

“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit
for the common good. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit,
and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit” (1
Corinthians 12:7-8)

The Holy
Spirit is the One who guides and directs us. Insofar as it helps, use the
guidance of others, but do not make the mistake of thinking that they are the
ones leading. Just as there is One Lord, there is One Spirit who unites us in
the One Lord, Jesus Christ. Come then into the Holy Spirit’s leading and go as
the Spirit leads that You may live into the life to which You have been called
by grace.

This world is filled with ideas about how to live life. We
have teachers and those who guide, but there is only One Spirit who has been
given that we might live in the unity the Lord is creating by grace. Do not
seek after what will tickle your ears, but come as the Spirit leads into the
faith given once for all. The gifts of the Spirit will come as the Lord directs
and according to His will.

There are
many conflicts in my mind and practice. Come Holy Spirit and kindle in me the
heart of Jesus that I would live into the life for which You are directing me. Let
nothing hinder Your guidance in my life that I may now and always abide in the
truth of Your presence and be led by You in all things. May I not live just for
myself, but be led by You in all things to the glory of the Father. Amen.