Text: Colossians 2:1-4

1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;  2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;  3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.  

Tuesday, 20^th August 2024

THE WORD OF WISDOM IN INTERPRETING GOD’S TRUTH

Text: Colossians 2:1-4

Memory verse: Colossians 1: 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Wisdom is also needed to understand some of the things that God has revealed. Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. The word “wisdom” in this verse is from the Greek word sophias. It is an old Greek word that was used to describe insight or wisdom not naturally attained. In other words, this is not natural human wisdom but special insight.

The word “revelation” is from the word apokalupsis. It refers to something that has been veiled or hidden for a long time and then suddenly, almost instantaneously, becomes clear and visible to the mind or eye. It is like pulling the curtains out of the way so that you can see what has always been just outside your window. The scene was always there for you to enjoy, but the curtains blocked your ability to see the real picture. But when the curtains are drawn apart, you can suddenly see what has been hidden from your view. The moment you see beyond the curtain for the first time and observe what has been there all along but not evident to you, that is what the Bible calls a “revelation.”

Now apply the meaning of this word to the realm of spiritual truths. The truths we now grasp and enjoy were always there in the realm of the Spirit, but they were veiled, hidden from us. It wasn’t the time for these truths to be revealed yet, so they remained obscured from our sight, even though they were always there. But once the right time comes and the Holy Spirit removed the veil that obstructed our view, our minds instantly saw and understood. This is revelation.

Can you remember times in your past when you suddenly saw something in the Bible you had never seen before? That truth had been there all along, but it had been hidden to your eyes. Then suddenly one day, it was as if someone pulled the covers off that verse, and it literally jumped off the pages in front of you. You see it, you understand it, then you have a revelation.

CGDS HYMN 42: SS & S 692:

TRUST ON, TRUST ON, BELIEVER! 

1. Trust on, trust on, believer !

Though long the conflict be,

Thou yet shall prove victorious ;

Thy God shall tight for thee.

Refrain:

Trust on ! . . trust on ! . .

Though dark the night and drear :

Trust on ! . . trust on I . .

The morning dawn is near.

2. Trust on ! the danger presses,

Temptation strong is near;

Over life's dangerous rapids

He shall thy passage steer.

3. The Lord is strong to save us,

He is a faithful friend :

Trust on, trust on, believer !

Oh, trust Him to the end !  

 Prayers 

1.  Lord Jesus, always give me the interpretations to all situations in my life.

2.  LORD God Almighty, make me wise always with the interpretation of all things in my life and in the lives of others in Jesus’ name. Amen.     

3.  Pray for others in this regard.