Today Bible verse is – 1 Corinthians 12:10
“To another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.”
Devotion for April 30, 2025
Dear friends, God has not left you unarmed. The Bible tells us that we are in a war—not a physical battle, but a spiritual one against the forces of darkness. To overcome these forces, God has given us spiritual weapons. One of the most powerful among them is the “discernment of spirits.”
Unfortunately, in today’s church, this weapon is often misunderstood or underestimated. Many assume the gift of discerning spirits is only for prophets or special ministers, but that is not true. This weapon is not reserved for a select few—it is available for every believer. Just because someone preaches or leads a church doesn’t mean they have discernment. Watching a pastor doesn’t confirm they are discerning. Discernment of spirits is more than just a minor spiritual gift—it’s a powerful tool for every believer.
In many believers’ lives today, the spirit of infirmity is at work. People recover from one sickness only to fall into another. The illness that once plagued their parents now troubles them and their children. What is happening? This is not merely medical—it’s a spirit at work. And when such a spirit is active in someone’s life, it blocks their service to God. They become unable to function or fulfill their divine purpose because the spirit is opposing their calling.
That’s why God has given us this weapon—to expose the spirit behind your hardship. When you discern the spirit at work, you can confront and defeat it.
Let me share a real-life story. A close friend of mine kept facing rejection after rejection when applying for jobs. He was well-qualified, had strong recommendations, and aced his interviews—but somehow, the doors just wouldn’t open. After months of frustration, he came to me and said, “Something deeper is going on—I can feel it.” We prayed together and sought the Lord. As we prayed, the Holy Spirit revealed that there was a spirit of delay assigned to block his progress. We took spiritual authority and rebuked that spirit in Jesus’ name. Within just a few weeks, not only did he receive one job offer, but multiple doors began to open—each better than the last.
Beloved, the devil wants you to stay blind to these things. But once you start using the weapon of spiritual discernment, you’ll begin to recognize what kind of spirit is operating in your life’s situations. And once you confront that spirit, it will flee—and you will be blessed.
Prayer for April 30, 2025
Almighty God, I thank You for this Word today. I pray, Lord, that You would grant me the gift of discerning spirits so that I can recognize and resist every demonic influence working against my life. Help me to identify every spiritual hindrance and stand in victory. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
