Verse
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.
Thought
God’s servants in every era, but especially today, are empowered by the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit produces holy fruit in their lives (Gal. 5:22-23), shapes their hearts and guides their efforts toward ministry that conforms to the heart of God — binding up the broken, release to those imprisoned, and bringing freedom to those in captivity. We can get an idea of the way we are yielding to the Spirit’s lead when we see what resonates in our hearts and what our hands find to do as ministry!
Prayer
Almighty God, make my heart yearn for what you long to see happen. Guide my hands to do the work that you want done. Open my eyes to see those you want to receive your mercy. Move in me powerfully with your Spirit to conform me — heart, soul, mind, and strength — to your holy and compassionate will. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Devotional provided by Heartlight®
© 1996-2016. All rights reserved.
