April 22, 2023
Scriptural Text:
Proverbs 14:15 (NKJV)
“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
Many things in our world today are not as they appear. For example, ideas are prone to exaggeration, and people often tend to project an image different from who they truly are, etc. Thus, to take things at face value or to easily believe everything you see or hear may have dire consequences. This is where discernment comes in.
Discernment can be defined as the ability to perceive, understand, and judge things clearly. It is being able to distinguish between what is true and what is false, what is beneficial and what is harmful, and what is right from what is wrong.
As our opening text states, discernment requires looking well, which means giving thoughtful consideration in your decision-making. It is weighing what you are presented with against a set standard of values.
Thus, to exercise discernment, you must have constant exposure to sound knowledge, and stay up to date in your field of operation. Your depth of knowledge and exposure in a field serves as a benchmark for making sound decisions in that field.
For example, a believer who is out of tune with the Word of God, and inconsistent in fellowship with the Holy Spirit may often fall for the lies of the devil (Luke 4:4). Also, an entrepreneur who is not well-versed in the knowledge of his business, may easily fall for scams and frauds.
Therefore, train yourself to look beyond the physical presentation of things, and to discern the true nature and intent of the people you relate with, by prioritizing knowledge.
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Oh Lord my God, give me a heart of discernment, that I may know what to choose, in the name of Jesus.
🏞️ PRAYER FOR A NATION – NAMIBIA
The Church in Namibia is growing. Partnerships between Churches are still a problem, but there are cases where denominations are starting to work together to reach the Northern parts and isolated areas of Namibia. As with many African countries, syncretism is a reality as many people mix their cultural practices with Christianity.
1. Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, pour out your Spirit upon Namibia and cause the church in the nation to experience a revival in the name of Jesus.
2. Prayer for the leaders: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for the government of Namibia that it will make policies that favour the course of the Gospel in the nation, in Jesus Name.
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Father, I ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen
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Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the body of Christ will grow in the unity of the faith, thus, measuring unto the stature and fullness of Christ, in Jesus Name.
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Father in the name of Jesus, we tear down every veil that is covering in the eyes of the unsaved in our city. Cause them to see the light and come to salvation, in Jesus Name.
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Spirit of discernment functions by knowledge.
Thank you my Prophet.
~Lagos Nigeria.
I must go for the right kind of knowledge to be able to discern right.
Today’s devotional is a clarion call apt for these last days that deception has become a major part of human dealings, as the scripture says “if it were possible even the very elect shall be deceived.”
Give me a discerning heart O Lord that I might walk this earth and fulfil your agenda.
It is only the spirit of God that can help you discern what is good and what is bad, also how to stay true to oneself and people around.
Lord I receive grace of discernment…amen🤲🏽
Thank you my prophet sir
Thank You Lord
Lagos, Nigeria
The line: “Thus, to exercise discernment, you must have constant exposure to sound knowledge…” hit me hard, it made realize that I’ve often over-spiritualized discernment when instead is a responsibility I have to commit to. I can refine my perceptions by the guidance of the Holy Spirit to study the correct material to acquire the necessary knowledge in my field of expertise…glory to God!!!
Pretoria, South Africa
Having the right kind of knowledge gears up the Spirit of discernment.
Spirit of discernment works when you have faith in word of God. Knowing what God has promised and choosing to stand by it no matter what. Thank you Lord for your word today.
Lagos
Thank u my prophet for today word, the more I stay in, in-depth study of the word of God, I will have dept knowledge and revelation of the word of God, same applies to my business.
Kelvin ikd lagos
Todays Devotional is just the right word needed for the now in a world full of deception…
Everyday I pray the spirit of discernment is my desire.dear lord please I ask today give me the great spirit of discernment amen. Because the world is full with strange people and things.people saying another thing and doing another thing leading many people to fall. Oh help me lord.
Oh Lord my God, give me a heart of discernment, that I may know what to choose, in the name of Jesus.
Edwina
GPC Porthacourt
You can’t venture into something you don’t have a hold over. You must make diligent research and practice it lest you’ll start and not finish. I must look before leaping hence going for adequate knowledge to be able to discern right.
I receive grace to train myself beyond physical presentation of things being able to discern between truth and lies.
Thank you Lord for your word to me today 🙌🙌
Thank you My Prophet 🙏
It takes the Spirit of discernment to evaluate or judge a situation correctly before action is taken. This helps us to maximize gains and minimize losses.
I Receive Discernment for prudence.
Thank You LORD for the Blessing of today’s devotional.
Thank you my prophet for today’s devotional
Getting the right knowledge is paramount in exercising proper discernment. I need to be sensitive and check things clearly before undertaking them. Oh Lord give me a heart of discernment
Wow, what a great study. Knowledge is paramount for discernment to flow. Thank you Prophet of God.
Discerning. What a word of integrity. I think that’s why many people fall victim, some take wrong decisions in their various fields why because they lack discernment. Myself as an example have fallen victim most time being scam and got myself in tight situations that am not supposed to because of wrong decision making. Thank you my prophet for bringing me to this enlightment through this topic. I pray that God bless me with the wisdom of discernment in the name of Jesus Amen. Lagos Nigeria.
Discernment is one of the gift from God.Many have this spirit of discernment to discern between things before them,but the did not recognize it.The reason may be because of the lack of sound knowledge.My prayer for you and me is,Lord give us the discernment spirit to be able to detect evil and good things,when the situation rise.God Bless my prophet.
Discernment is a must for every believer who wants to live a victorious life in this present world we live in. The days are evil and judging things at face value or easily believing everything we see or hear has dire consequences as admonished by my prophet in today’s devotional.
Oh Lord give me a discerning heart that I may know how to perceive, understand and judge things clearly according to your will in Jesus name 🙏
Joseph urhie
GPC luton Uk 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
This part of today’s devotional that summarizes everything “Therefore, train yourself to look beyond the physical presentation of things, and to discern the true nature and intent of the people you relate with, by prioritizing knowledge.”My God!The ability to distinguish between what is wrong and what is good functions with knowledge.Spirit of the Living God,guide me 🙏Thank you Lord for today’s devotional 🙏IKEJA, LAGOS
Kikiowo moyinoluwa
Today’s devotional help me understand something about life that it is only God that can help discern the true and the false, understand and judge things clearly.
Lord give give me and my family the heart of discernment in Jesus name Amen.
Having a discerning spirit is top priority especially in this day and age where deception is on the rise.
Thus, to exercise discernment, you must have constant exposure to sound knowledge…” hit me hard, it made realize that I’ve often over-spiritualized discernment when instead is a responsibility I have to commit to. I can refine my perceptions by the guidance of the Holy Spirit to study the correct material to acquire the necessary knowledge in my field of expertise…glory to God!
Thank you my Prophet for this… I will train myself to look beyond the physical presentation of things, and to discern the true nature and intent of the people i relate with, by prioritizing knowledge.
Lagos Nigeria
Thank you my prophet for today word, th more I stay in depth study of God’s word, I will have depth knowledge and revelation of the word of God, my speech and the same applies to my acedemic
A believer who is out of tune with the Word of God, and inconsistent in fellowship with the Holy Spirit may often fall for the lies of the devil.
Therefore, train yourself to look beyond the physical presentation of things, and to discern the true nature and intent of the people you relate with, by prioritizing knowledge.
This is pure deliverance starring one in the face because discernment is deliverance else one can trapped when it ought not happen!!! Thank you my Prophet of God!!!
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Thank you Jesus,
O Lord give me the spirit of discernment to be able to work according to your will my Maker….🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Today devotional teaches us that is not what you hear from people you believe,like as being explain most people fall for scams and fraud because they easily believe in what they hear .
Cornelius from Ojo Lagos
Discernment requires looking well, which means giving thoughtful consideration in your decision making. It is weighing what you are presented with against a set standard of values.
Look beyond the face value.
Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you so much my Prophet Sir.
This is indeed what a lot of us face. We tend to just jump into a mouth watering offer without proper discernment. Thank you sir for this guide.
Discerning what is true and what is false you must be sound in understanding the field so to be able to make great decisions in that field.
LAGOS, NIGERIA 🇳🇬
My God because things are not always as they seem, I must train myself to look beyond the physical presentation of things, and to discern the true nature and intent of the people i relate with, by prioritizing knowledge. Thank you lord
Lagos Nigeria
Wow!!the daily devotional is always mind blowing..With the way the world is filled with a lot of dumb stuff,It is important one is rightly exposed to a sound knowledge in every aspect of one’s life,so as to be able to discern that which is true and false..help me LORD I need constant GRACE..Amen!!
What a glorious read
Today’s devotional is a look out for us as believers to know and to sense or perceive people because we are in the last days and the spirit of deception is on the rampage, if you dont have this ability we are going to loss out not only that but even loss our Faith
Thank you my Prophet sir.
Yes, most times we get swayed by what we see or hear. We don’t try to reason the possibilities of lies, especially when we know there could be lies😊. We just want to go with the flow because it” seems right”.
This happens but especially to desperate people and even in churches today. Because the name of JESUS is mentioned in some places doesn’t mean the SPIRIT of GOD is there.
Our Prophet has taught us different kinds of pastors, and many more. To know them we need discernment and we can only have it by working closely with the SPIRIT OF GOD 🔥
Help me Lord, discern when it’s not you, when it’s a lie.
Thank You Jesus 😍
Lagos, Nigeria.
Thank u Jesus
Waw…what a life transforming message
I’m just dump-founded, but this has automatically changed my life
God bless the prophet 🙌
Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
This is a very stroooong topic. To be dicerning is something i learnt the hard way. Not everybody is your friend or should be your friend no matter how good they seem. Even in church, you can not be friends with everyone just because they are wolves in sheep clothing. Humans the most complex species ever. You gotta be discerning to deal with them. Thank you my dearest prophet. 🥰
Knowlege is key where discerment is concern. If you don’t have knownlege about a thing, there’s a great probability that you can be deceived in that very aspect. This world is full of deception, so it takes discernment to be able to navigate.
Precious Anani
Gpc Port Harcourt.
Your depth of knowledge and exposure in a field serves as a benchmark for making sound decisions in that field.
This is the game changer!!!
Thank you Prophet…
Wise, Portharcourt
I prioritize knowledge. I receive a discerning spirit.
Thank you my Prophet.
WAW today’s devotional I can is an eye opener to decernment as things which do appear are not as they appear. Thank you my prophet sir for today’s devotional
GPC Port Harcourt
I love how our devotionals touches every aspect of our lives, it’s highly recommendable that you live a life beyond just physical appearance, and also acknowledge realism, Things often seem true even when it’s false, I pray God gives us the ability to discern and to live a Truthful life, Amen 🙏
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I totally agree, that for this age and time, one needs to be sound and carry along the spirit of discernment for everyday journey. The world is full of deceptive people to deal with it.
O Lord, fill my heart up with wisdom in all I do. Thank you my prophet sir
Thank you my prophet sir. true decision making is very vital to our lives so I have lean to employ the Holy Spirit to help me discern
knowledge and discernment is a great access to decoding people who often project an image different from who they truly are and those who do exaggerate / tell lie
Lord help us to know and to perceive, understand, and judge things clearly. and to know the truth just has your word is for ever truth.
Cyprus.
I receive the spirit of discernment.
I find this message a very insightful one that can rescue me from the pitfalls in life. Lord help me as I go
Thank You Lord for the spirit of discernment 🙌🙌🙌🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾
Ohhh Glory to God…..this is soooo true, I receive sound mind to judge correctly in jesus name. Amen
I choose to look beyond the physical preparation of things and I pray God gives me more grace and the spirit of discernment to make the right decision at a time
We need the Spirit of discernment at all times to differentiate people’s words from the true state of their heart. Men look outwardly and God looks inwardly, its take the spirit of discernment for us to do that.
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My God!
The ability to distinguish between what is wrong and what is good functions with knowledge.
Spirit of the Living God,guide me 🙏
Wise understanding helps in terms of such conditions
Thank you Lord 🇨🇾❤️
En ces temps de la fin, il y a plusieurs situations auxquelles nous faisons face. Généralement, les chrétiens sont émotionnels et voilent souvent celà par une sorte d’amour. C’est par ces méthodes que beaucoup de personnes abusent de la gentillesse ou encore de l’amour des personnes. Il y a plusieurs d’autres cas. Nous devons souvent être regardant et bien analyser les situations et être surtout et souvent attentif au Saint-Esprit. Il nous parle mais nous ne sommes pas attentif. En faisant cela nous éviterons plusieurs pièges qui nous sont tendus. Merci beaucoup pour cet enseignement sur le discernement.
De GPC CALAVI, BENIN REPUBLIC 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯
Thank you Lord for your word to me today 🙏
Thank you Lord!!!
I receive a discerning heart today🙏
Asaba,Nigeria.
Thank you Jesus!!
I should always be spiritual inclined to discern between good and bad as a child of God.🙏🙏
Knowledge is indeed power. Without it, we fall prey by the way.
You must have know to dictate what is right or wrong
Thank you my Prophet for this revelation and back up prayer.
The more we pray and study the more we are able to discern consciously and unconsciously by the holy ghost.
Thank you my Prophet.