Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
August 12th 2023

Spiritual Sensitivity

When I got up in the morning to nurse my son, behold, he was dead. But when I examined him carefully in the morning, behold, it was not my son, the one whom I had borne. (I Kings 3:21)

Bible Reading: 1 Kings 3:16-28

What you might know: Solomon reigned after David, and the Lord gave him extraordinary wisdom that humanity still benefits from to date. In today’s story, two prostitutes brought a case of their children before the king. One of the prostitutes killed her baby and exchanged it with the living child of her fellow prostitute. In the wisdom of God, king Solomon administered justice and return the living baby to the right mother. While recognition is given to king Solomon, I want to point our attention to a spiritual principle which was exhibited by one of the prostitutes: spiritual sensitivity. This principle is important in our destiny journey. The ability to be alert, cautious and active spiritually. The prostitute with the living baby understood what it means to be sensitive and this saved her. In fact, King Solomon would not have had a case to preside over if she hadn’t carefully examined the dead child. She was asleep when the incident happened but when she woke up, she carefully examined the baby and discovered that the dead baby is not hers.

Many Christians have lost their inheritance, blessings, and virtues due to spiritual insensitivity. They lack the ability to discern what is right and wrong. No wonder Apostle Paul prayed that the eyes of our heart may be enlightened by God so that we may come to know God’s purpose and plan and work therein (Ephesians 1:18). Spiritual sensitivity is a result of our communion and fellowship with God. Some people had revelations meant to direct, guide or reveal certain secrets but because of sin, carelessness, inactive prayer life, disobedience, and wordlessness, they are spiritually insensitive, and unable to access God’s instruction or direction. Dear friends, always watch and pray, be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times so that you can live in God’s fullness for your life.

Self-Reflection: How sensitive am I spiritually?

Daily Confession: And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the [g]saints (God’s people). Ephesian 1:18

Intercessory prayer: I pray for the gift of discernment for our children so that the deception of the enemies can be exposed before their eyes

Song: Open the eyes of my heart Lord (x2)

I want to see You;

To see You high and lifted up

Shining in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy, holy.