Today’s #Snippet

Some of God’s gifts look remarkably ordinary until they are surrendered to His purpose.

Scripture Anchor:

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.” Exodus 31:1–3 KJV

Apostolic Insight;

When we talk about being filled with the Spirit of God, our minds often go immediately to preaching, prophecy, prayer, or other visibly spiritual activities.

Then we meet Bezaleel.

God filled him with His Spirit and Bezaleel made things. He worked with gold, silver, brass, stone, and timber. His craftsmanship became part of the construction of the tabernacle.

That widens our understanding of purpose.

The ability to organize, build, design, write, repair, cook, teach, calculate, create, nurture, administer, solve problems, or work skillfully with your hands can become sacred when yielded to God.

Not every calling stands behind a pulpit. 

Some are called to build the place where others will worship,  prepare what others will use, solve problems no one else noticed, create beauty, or make things work.

Bezaleel reminds us that God is interested not only in what we call “spiritual gifts,” but also in the abilities He has entrusted to us.

Purpose begins when we stop dismissing what God has placed in our hands.

Ponder This:

What ability have I treated as ordinary that God could use for His purpose?

Declaration:

Every gift, skill, ability, and experience God has entrusted to me is available for His use.

I will not despise what He has placed in my hands.

#PrayerofAgreement

Father, thank You for every ability You have entrusted to me.

Open my eyes to gifts I have overlooked or undervalued.

I receive wisdom to develop them, humility to steward them, and discernment to use them according to Your purpose.

Let the work of my hands honor You.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

Shalom,
Hephzibah Christly
#TheSpiritualWarrior

Today’s #Snippet

You do not need someone else’s armor to accomplish your God-given assignment.

Scripture Anchor:

“And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.” 1 Samuel 17:39 KJV

Apostolic Insight:

Even though Saul’s armor was impressive, it was  useless to David.

While in the fields, David had already learned how God worked through him against lions and bears, with tools he had actually proven. So he took the armor off.

There is tremendous freedom in knowing how God has shaped you.

We can learn from others without becoming copies of them. Someone else’s method may be effective for them and completely wrong for our assignment.

Refinement strips away imitation. It teaches us to appreciate the grace upon others while becoming responsible stewards of the grace God has given us.

David defeated Goliath when he stopped trying to look like Saul. There is power in becoming faithful to the person God has actually called you to be.

Ponder This:

Where might I be carrying expectations, methods, or identities that God never fitted to me?

Declaration:

 I will serve God authentically and faithfully. I will honor the gifts of others without abandoning the grace God has placed upon my own life.

Prayer of Agreement:

Father, thank You for freeing me from unhealthy comparison and imitation, without losing the uniqueness of Your workmanship in me.

With boldness and confidence, I use what You have proven in my life for Your glory.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly
#TheSpiritualWarrior

What once felt difficult becomes evidence of growth.

Scripture Anchor:

“Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 KJV

Apostolic Insight:

There are battles that once overwhelmed us but no longer do. Not because life became easier, but because God strengthened us through the journey.

Every season of endurance leaves behind strength. The very challenges that tested us often become the tools God uses to strengthen us.

Ponder This:

Where have I become stronger through God’s refining work?

Declaration:

God’s strength continues to sustain and establish me.

Prayer of Agreement:

Father, thank You for all the ways You have strengthened me. I will continue walking in the strength You are providing.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly #TheSpiritualWarrior 

Some lessons can only be learned by walking with God.

Scripture Anchor:

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God…”  James 1:5 KJV

Apostolic Insight:

Wisdom is more than information. It is the ability to see life from God’s perspective.

Many of the wisest believers are not necessarily those who know the most, but those who have walked with God through many seasons and learned to recognize His ways.

Refinement often produces wisdom because it teaches us to depend upon God rather than ourselves.

Ponder This:

How has experience with God shaped my understanding?

Declaration:

 God is increasing wisdom and discernment in my life.

Prayer of Agreement:

Father, thank You for continuing to teach me Your ways, and helping me grow steadily in wisdom, understanding, and spiritual discernment.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

Shalom, 

Hephzibah Christly, #TheSpiritualWarrior