Developing Spiritual Discernment Through Daily Disciplines | May 17, 2025 | PHB

Preparing His Bride | May 17, 2025
Covenants are foundational to the spiritual journey, with each participant bringing something valuable to the relationship. When God established His covenant with Abraham, He sought a willing partner through whom He could execute His divine purposes. Every covenant that God established with humanity ultimately points to Christ, the original intention being to shape humanity into vessels that could fully carry the divine nature.
The divine plan always involved humanity undergoing tests of obedience. Much like quality control in creation, these tests serve to perfect believers through patience and endurance. This process continues today, as the seed of Christ dwells within believers alongside the Holy Spirit, empowering them to manifest God's nature.
The Mosaic covenant wasn't replaced but renewed through Christ. Believers are active participants in this covenant, not passive recipients. While Christ died to translate believers from darkness to light, they must willingly allow the Trinity to dwell within them and actively walk in that light.
True dominion isn't about worldly power but about bringing spiritual forces under subjection through the authority received in Christ. This comes through progressive spiritual growth and discipline—consistent prayer, scripture study, and communion with the Holy Spirit. These practices aren't mere activities but essential disciplines that develop discernment and spiritual maturity.
Spiritual growth has no endpoint. Even the most mature believers continue learning and developing. Challenges will arise when pursuing spiritual growth—often early in the journey before full strength is developed—but these are opportunities to rely on community and persevere through difficulties.
The discipleship journey requires faithfulness and accountability. Regular fellowship, Bible study, and prayer aren't optional but foundational to spiritual development. The covenant relationship is maintained not through fear but through God's enduring love, which nothing can separate believers from.