Opening Scripture
“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'”
— 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV)
Only the Spirit Can Open Your Eyes
You cannot understand the things of God with natural thinking. The wisdom of God is revealed only by the Holy Spirit. There are two spirits at work in the world: one from God, and one from the world. If you follow the world’s way of thinking—logic, tradition, emotion—you will miss what the Spirit is trying to reveal.
Ask the Holy Spirit to sharpen your discernment. Every decision, every relationship, every open or closed door—there is a spiritual reality behind it. Without spiritual eyes, you may mistake resistance for failure or overlook divine guidance in a simple moment.
Ask yourself:
-
Am I seeing with my own understanding, or with spiritual eyes?
-
Do I test what I hear, or just assume it’s God?
True Worship Is Costly, but Worth It
“Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.”
— John 12:3 (NKJV)
Mary’s offering was expensive—so expensive that others criticized her. But Jesus called it beautiful. Worship that pleases God is not cheap. It’s not for show. It’s deeply personal, costly, and often misunderstood.
Worship is not about what others think—it’s about what God sees in your heart. Sacrificial worship shifts atmospheres. It fills the house. It draws heaven’s attention.
Reflection:
-
What am I withholding from God that He’s asking me to lay at His feet?
-
Have I been more concerned with appearance than authenticity in my worship?
Unless It Dies, It Remains Alone
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”
— John 12:24 (NKJV)
Jesus teaches that life only multiplies through death. You cannot hold onto your own desires and expect spiritual growth. Real transformation requires surrender. That means letting go of comfort, control, and even your own plans.
Dying to self is not about losing who you are—it’s about becoming who God always intended you to be.
Pray this: “Lord, help me die to the things that keep me from You. Make me fruitful through surrender.”
The Fruit Is the Evidence
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
— Galatians 5:22 (NKJV)
Spiritual growth is not measured by how much you know—but by how much you reflect Christ. You know the Spirit is working in you when:
-
You love people who are hard to love
-
You have peace even in chaos
-
You respond with patience when it’s easier to react
-
You show kindness without being asked
-
You stay faithful when no one is watching
Fruit doesn’t grow overnight—but it grows surely when the root is deep in God.
Ask God:
-
Which fruit is missing in my life?
-
What needs to be pruned so the fruit can grow?
Let Light Lead You
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”
— John 12:46 (NKJV)
Jesus came to pull you out of darkness—out of confusion, tradition, and fear. He came to guide you with clarity and truth. But light only helps when you walk in it. If you know the truth but don’t respond to it, the light has no effect.
Step into the light. That means obedience, not just understanding.
Final Encouragement:
-
Stay surrendered
-
Stay sensitive to the Spirit
-
Let God shape you through community and the Word
-
Expect fruit from the seed of sacrifice
Closing Scripture
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
— Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)
