1 Samuel 16:13
Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of God entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life.
What of Today’s Verse…
Throughout the Old Testament, God’s Spirit would come on leaders for a time and empower them in special ways.
David was led and empowered by the Spirit for his whole life, although his sinful time with Bathsheba made him question whether God would remove the Spirit and his leadership because of his sin (Ps. 51:10-11). The remarkable things about the Holy Spirit under the new covenant are that the Holy Spirit comes upon all Jesus’ true followers: men and women, young and old, leaders or followers (Acts 2:1-39; 5:32; Rom. 8:9).
We have this “vitally empowering” gift living inside us, to guide us, convict us, empower us, equip us, intercede for us, and to transform us. What a precious gift!
Let us Pray:
Thank you, Father, for such an incredible gift. As I continue on this year-long journey to learn more about your Spirit, I want to yield my life more and more to the influence of the Spirit’s work. I want to reflect Jesus more completely. I want to honour you more perfectly. I ask that this “vitally empowering” presence of your Spirit do what needs to be done in me to honour you. In Jesus’ name pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Prosperity
I give and receive with an attitude of gratitude.
Abundance is mine, and I am so grateful for it! I see the abundance of God all around me–in the smiles of children, in the thoughtful gestures of people with whom I come in contact, and in the special gifts I give and receive.
This time of year, when I may feel depleted of time and resources, I make it a point to change my attitude. I know that all good things are readily available to me. I retain an attitude of gratitude for all I give and all I receive.
I embrace and enjoy this season with positivity, thankful for the many blessings it brings me and knowing that abundance is mine today and every day.
I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service.–1 Timothy 1:12
