Devotion Title: Are You Full Yet?
Scripture
“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him?
But we have the mind of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 2:15–16 (KJV)“And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.” — Acts 6:8 (RSV)
“Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.” — Acts 6:3 (NKJV)
Personal Reflection
Sometimes, we assume that only pastors, theologians, or “platform” Christians are used by God to do extraordinary things. But Stephen shatters that notion. He wasn’t an apostle. He didn’t carry a title. He was chosen to serve tables. And yet… he moved in faith, power, and the miraculous.
This gives me both hope and conviction.
Hope—because God can use anyone, including someone like me, with no degree, no spotlight, no formal title.
Conviction—because I realize that the issue isn’t my position, it’s my fullness. Am I full of the Holy Spirit, or am I running on fumes?
Stephen was “full of grace and power.” That fullness wasn’t reserved for the apostles; it was available to any surrendered vessel. And it still is.
Contemplation
To be spiritual is not only to be humble in service—it is to be ready and available for God’s power to flow through you. We often limit the supernatural to the spectacular, forgetting that the miraculous often operates in quiet obedience.
Being “full of the Holy Spirit” doesn’t just mean speaking in tongues or laying hands on the sick. It means being available, being faithful, and being bold when God opens a door. It means having discernment, power, and grace in everyday situations.
Stephen didn’t promote himself—God promoted him. He was chosen because he was already walking in the fullness of the Spirit before he was ever recognized publicly.
The spiritual person lives in dependence on God’s power, not their own. They are not surprised when God does something amazing through them—they are simply thankful they were ready when the time came.
Prayer
Lord, fill me.
Not just partially. Not just enough to get through my day. Fill me completely with Your Holy Spirit.
I don’t want to live on yesterday’s anointing or stale routine. I want to live like Stephen—overflowing with grace, wisdom, and power.
Use me in any way You desire. In the big or the small. In the seen or the unseen. Make me a vessel of faith, power, and purpose.
Help me to trust You for the miraculous, to believe You in the impossible, and to serve You with my whole heart.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today’s Challenge
Ask yourself this question honestly: Am I full of the Holy Spirit, or am I merely comfortable?
Identify areas in your life where you’ve relied more on routine than on the Spirit.
Spend at least 10 minutes today in quiet surrender—no requests, just a simple prayer: “Lord, fill me.”
Be on the lookout for ways God may want to use you today—whether in a conversation, a bold prayer, an act of kindness, or even something unexpected.
Remember: Being spiritual doesn’t mean being spectacular—it means being surrendered and full.
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