The invitation to Know More of God through the Gifts of the Spirit
Part 1
Romans 8:28
I love this verse in scripture. Often, it has been a calming place for my Spirit to dwell until my flesh got the memo. This year, it hit a little differently for me. I realized that in some areas of my life, I really did not Know. I wanted to know, but I did not. Let's be clear on what it means to know something.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, "know" means to be "sure of something." You see, sometimes I allowed my version of the scripture to take place in my head while my mouth was saying the Bible's version. My version often goes like this: "And I hope that in all things God works for my good because I love Him and I have been called according to His purpose." And let's be clear, "my good" was what I think needs to happen to give me the least resistance and most security. Am I alone?
Upon the new year's arrival, I felt a strong prompting from God to delve into the study of the gifts of the Spirit. Understanding comes through study and knowledge acquisition, leading to clarity. Through this journey, I discovered that God's intention was for me to grasp His presence within me.
Discovering how he would utilize me for his purpose led to introspection.
Discovering the need to truly know God, beyond what was assumed, brought clarity to the concept of "Knowing All". Realizing that previous assumptions were based on surface understanding, the journey towards a deeper connection with Knowing All began.
In the past, I have found myself to be most harmful to myself and those around me when I unknowingly substituted "knowing" with hoping, wanting, or desiring. This is also the point where I have been most susceptible to the adversary of my life, Satan. However, this is precisely why I love God, as He will never allow me to remain uninformed. It is now my responsibility to decide how I will utilize that knowledge.
To avoid being overwhelmed, I will conclude here. I hope that as you read this, you can take a moment to pause and contemplate. Have you also substituted Knowing with hoping, wanting, and desiring?
Face Time:
Gracious Father, I express my gratitude for your truthful Word that assures us of your constant presence and support. I appreciate that you have never abandoned me, even when I relied on my limited understanding. Today, I seek your guidance to correct any areas where my thoughts and words have not been in harmony. I willingly invite you to reveal the truth to me. Amen, in the name of Jesus.
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