'26 Disruption Consecration Day 6: Separate!
- Pastor Ayeisha Kirkland
- Jan 9
- 3 min read
Welcome to Day Six of the ’26 Disruption Consecration!
Yesterday, we spoke about the importance of declaring the reality you want to see. Today we will speak about the importance of separating from what you want to get rid of.
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Today's meditation verses are:
Nehemiah 6:1-3 NLT
1 On October 31 the people assembled again, and this time they fasted and dressed in burlap and sprinkled dust on their heads.2 Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners as they confessed their own sins and the sins of their ancestors.3 They remained standing in place for three hours while the Book of the Law of the Lord their God was read aloud to them. Then for three more hours they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord their God.
The picture of today’s devotion represents what the average believer looks like when they rebuke the sin in their lives. They bind, rebuke, and attempt to subdue verbally, all while holding on to the thing they are speaking against physically. Sometimes, as Christians, we are very delusional. I know I was. There were seasons of my life where I would rebuke immoral thoughts and actions, but I would invite immoral spirits through the television I watched, the music I listened to, and even the posts I meditated on through social media (Psalm 101:3). With my mouth, I professed that I wanted to be free, but with my actions, I kept picking my chain back up (Matthew 15:8).
I believe some demons laugh at us when they hear us attempt to legislate. What good is a judge issuing a verdict if there is no one enforcing that verdict to make sure it is observed (James 1:22)?
This is why Day 4 focused on staying put. It is not just about what you say, but where you stand. In today’s meditation verses, the Israelites who decided to fast separated themselves (Nehemiah 9:1–2). That is the whole point of consecration: setting something aside (Leviticus 20:26). How have you separated from your normal way of life over the last six days? There should be a noticeable shift in how you conduct yourself before this fast and after it (Romans 12:1–2).
Not only did they separate, but they intentionally confessed. Let us teach for a moment. There is a difference between confession and repentance. When you confess, you acknowledge your sin (1 John 1:9). When you truly repent, you turn away from your sin (Acts 3:19). Both are necessary.
Look at what David shared in Psalms 32:3-5 NLT
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt.I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
Do you acknowledge your sins before God? Do you even recognize them as problematic, or do you believe grace alone is enough?
His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9), but it is not an excuse. God is not mocked (Galatians 6:7). The Bible teaches us not to use grace as a license to continue in sin (Romans 6:1–2). You reap what you sow (Galatians 6:7–8), and it is difficult to correct what you do not believe is a problem in the first place (Proverbs 28:13).
Kingdom citizens must conduct themselves differently, with intentionality. You should not look like or behave like the world (1 Peter 1:14–16). You are a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). Any true royal family guards its distinction. This is not about superiority, but about identity. We are not called to be better than people, but we should be visibly different from the world (Matthew 5:14–16).
As you fast today, confess your sins, and ask God to reveal even the ones you may not have recognized (Psalm 139:23–24). Today, let us:
2026 is the year of disruption. Let us disrupt our own patterns. Let us
"Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you" - 2 Corinthians 6:17 NLT
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As the Spirit leads, share in the comments how today’s fast or devotional has impacted you. Release a word of encouragement to someone else in this consecration. We are not walking alone. We are in this together.
Wow today really touched me. I loved the statement “We are not called to be better than people, but we should be visibly different from the world.” Remembering that you are better than no one, yet remaining distinguished because of your actions will keep you humble, yet holy. I just read the other day that, “theology without surrender is pride, now power” and this encompasses the entire message today. To be aware of the gospel, but to be surrendered to the gospel as well. Amen.