Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional Pastor Anita Oyakhilome Theme: Developing Your Spirit Date: Monday January 27th, 2014 Scriptural Ref: 1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life, that now is, and of that which is to come (1 Timothy 4:8). All the schools and colleges of the world merely provide knowledge and information relevant to the development of the mind and the senses, which, at best, will only make you a mental giant. Many, through some form of physical training have also been able to develop their physical body to keep fit and raise their overall fitness levels. However, therere not many schools that teach on the development of the human spirit. Incidentally, thats the most important; you ought to give primacy to the development of your spirit, for thats the real you. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, the Apostle Paul, by the Spirit, penned a beautiful prayer for the saints, saying, ...and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Notice the order: The spirit first, then the soul, before the body. Unfortunately, many are only concerned about what takes place in their physical bodies, or how their minds function, losing sight of the most important-the spirit. Your spirit is where the issues of life- prosperit y, health, blessings, victory and joy- emanate from. Training to be an intellectual giant is okay; likewise, the training of your physical body to gain physical strength, agility and stamina is commendable. However, all the physical and mental training you could ever get will only profit your body and the senses. Training your spirit, on the other hand, is useful and of value in everything and in every way-for it holds promise for the present life and for the life that is to come. Keep training your spirit through the study and meditation on the Word, fasting and prayer--especia lly praying in other tongues. Other spiritual exercises that energize your spirit include fellowshipping with other believers, soul winning, and acting swiftly on spiritual instructions; being quick to act on the Word. PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that I receive every day, which builds my spirit and transforms me from glory to glory. I live in health, peace and prosperity, and I deal wisely in all my affairs because Ive made your Word my constant meditation. Therefore, Im programmed for the extraordinary life of dominion, in Jesus Name. Amen. Further Study:1 Timothy 4:8 (AMP), Joshua 1:8, John 7:38 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 19:1-15, Exodus 13-14 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 13:1-12, Job 24-25.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:59:58 +0000
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