Tag: WordOfGod

April 15, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Natural Man Understands Not

Opening Verse

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
—1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV)

Introduction

There’s a difference between hearing God’s Word and truly understanding it. Many hear sermons, read Scripture, and even quote verses—but without the Holy Spirit, the truth remains hidden. The Bible tells us plainly: the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit. It’s not a matter of intelligence or education. It’s about the heart.

Devotional Story

A man once walked into a revival meeting, drawn in by curiosity. He had read the Bible before but saw it only as literature, not life. As the preacher spoke of sin, repentance, and the blood of Christ, the man scoffed. “Foolishness,” he muttered under his breath. He couldn’t understand why people around him were weeping, raising their hands, crying out for mercy.

Later that week, a co-worker gave him a Bible and shared her testimony. He tried reading again, but it still didn’t make sense. “I don’t get it,” he told her. She replied gently, “Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes.”

That night, something changed. Alone in his room, he prayed—not with eloquence, but with desperation. “God, if You’re real, show me.” The Word of God, once dull and confusing, suddenly pierced his heart. He saw his sin, he saw Christ, and he wept.

It wasn’t logic that saved him. It was the Spirit of God.

What This Means

Without the Holy Spirit, the Bible will seem strange, even foolish. The “natural man” tries to understand divine truth through human reasoning, but God’s truth is spiritually revealed. That means only those who are born again can grasp the things of God.

This verse is a warning and a wake-up call. If the Word of God feels lifeless to you, ask yourself—have you truly been born of the Spirit? Because until that happens, the truth will remain locked, like a sealed book.

Think About This

Are you trying to follow Christ with a natural mind? Do the things of God seem foolish or boring to you? If so, you must be born again. The Spirit brings light, conviction, and understanding. Ask Him to open your eyes before it’s too late.

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to live blind to Your truth. If I’ve been walking in the flesh, forgive me. I ask for the Holy Spirit to reveal Your Word to me. Let me not be a natural man who rejects Your wisdom. Change my heart. Give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a spirit that trembles at Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
—John 3:6 (KJV)

April 2, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

You Need Bread, Not Blueberry Muffins

Opening Verse

“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35 (KJV)

Introduction

Blueberry muffins might taste good, but they won’t sustain your soul. They are sweet, soft, and made for comfort—not survival. Many today are feeding on spiritual blueberry muffins—things that appeal to emotion and flesh—but they are starving for the Bread of Life.

Devotional Insight

Jesus didn’t say, “I am your snack when you feel down.” He said, “I am the bread of life.” Bread is foundational. It feeds the soul. It holds weight. It brings strength. But blueberry muffins? They’re dessert—treats that give momentary pleasure and no lasting substance.

Too many churches are offering muffins instead of bread. Fluffy messages. Candy-coated truths. Motivational speeches dressed as sermons. And people leave happy but unchanged. Inspired but still in bondage. Tasting but never filled.

The Word of God—raw, convicting, and powerful—is bread. It’s not always sweet, but it saves your life. The presence of Jesus isn’t a topping to your week; it’s the core of your survival.

You don’t need more feelings. You need more truth. You don’t need blueberry muffins. You need the Bread of Life.

Think About This

Are you feeding your soul with sugar or with substance? Are you growing in Christ or just feeling good for a moment?

Prayer

Lord, deliver me from a faith built on feelings. I don’t want dessert-level devotion. I want the Bread of Life. Teach me to hunger for You and feast on Your Word, even when it convicts. Satisfy my soul with truth, not comfort. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4 (KJV)