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Today's Devotion
From Dr. David Jeremiah
Brain Stimulation
July 31, 2026
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.
Romans 12:6
Recommended Reading:
Romans 12:3-83 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:3-8
A recent study conducted by scholars from China and Switzerland found they could use brain stimulation to make people more generous. Gently syncing two brain areas made people noticeably more generous, even when it ended up being costly to them.1
The apostle Paul wanted to stimulate the brains and hearts of Christians by the power of the Word of God. So he said we should use our gifts generously, whether prophesying or ministry or teaching or exhorting or giving or leading or showing mercy (Romans 12:6-8).
Giving is tangible evidence of the reality of our love. We see God’s love all around us as we benefit from His blessings. So why would we not desire to do things for the Lord after all He has done for us? Whether it’s through tithing, getting involved in a church ministry, or serving others as He directs you, make a point to evidence your faith through giving.
All God’s giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence to be with them.
J. Hudson Taylor
