Consecration Is Not to Be Bragged About

Devotional Reading: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6

Consecration loses its meaning the moment it becomes a show. Some believers treat consecration like a badge of honor; “I fasted 21 days,” “I’ve been praying several hours everyday for weeks,” or “I don’t even touch social media anymore.” But Jesus never told us to brag about what should be sacred.

Consecration is an intimate exchange between your heart and the Holy Spirit, not an audition for applause. When we boast about our consecration, we subtly shift the focus from God to ourselves. The Holy Spirit is gentle, and He doesn’t move in hearts that seek validation from men.

True consecration is led by the Spirit, not by guilt or competition. You don’t decide to fast because someone else is fasting; you fast because the Spirit led you to. You don’t withdraw from distractions just to look serious; you do it because God instructed you to separate for a purpose. Even Jesus didn’t go into the wilderness on His own idea, the Spirit led Him there. Spirit-led consecration always produces life and transformation, while self-inspired consecration often produces pride and burnout.

The Holy Ghost knows when, how, and what kind of consecration your spirit needs. Sometimes He may lead you to study more instead of fasting. Other times, He may ask you to apologize, forgive, or give something away. Consecration must never be about showing strength; it’s about showing surrender. The one who truly walks with God doesn’t need to announce it; their fruit speaks louder than their fasting schedule.

Prayer and Confession
Lord, teach me to consecrate my heart as You lead, not as people expect. Deliver me from pride disguised as devotion. I walk in humility and obedience, not in religious showmanship. Amen!

Further Reading: Matthew 6:1–8; Luke 4:1–2; Romans 8:14