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THE WORD OF WISDOM IN INTERPRETING GOD’S TRUTH 2

  • TODAY'S BIBLE TEXT

     Text: Colossians 2:1-4 

    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;  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;  In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.  

     

     

  • WEDNESDAY, 21ST AUGUST 2024 DEVOTIONAL

    Wednesday, 21st August 2024

    THE WORD OF WISDOM IN INTERPRETING GOD’S TRUTH 2

     Text: Colossians 2:1-4 

    Memory verse: 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.

    It is a fact that truths remain hidden until God chooses to reveal them to us. This is why Apostle Paul prayed for God “to give” the Ephesian church a spirit of wisdom and revelation. The phrase “to give” is the Greek word didomi, which means to hand something over completely to someone else. It could also be translated as to impart. Because the Ephesian church needed wisdom beyond their own human understanding, Apostle Paul asked God to give them what they needed: special insight that is not naturally attained. Then Paul clarified what he meant by adding the word “revelation.” One expositor has said the verse could be better translated to “give unto you a spirit of wisdom, even revelation.”

    “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you special insight, I’m talking about wisdom that is not naturally attained. This is the divine moment when the curtains are drawn back, and you are supernaturally enabled to see what you could never see by yourself.”

    God had all the answers the Ephesian believers needed. By themselves, they would never have been smart enough to figure it all out. So, Apostle Paul pleaded with God to impart to them the wisdom they needed. Then Apostle Paul clarified that this kind of wisdom would only come to them by revelation, which only God can give.

    If you need direction and guidance today, stop right now and pray Apostle Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:17 for your own life. Ask God to give you “a spirit of wisdom and revelation.” God has all the answers you need, and they are not as far from you as you may think. In one moment, He can remove the veil of ignorance and help you clearly see the things you need to understand. All you have to do is ASK!

     

  • TODAY'S HYMNAL

    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 !  

  • TODAY'S PRAYERS

     Prayers 

    1.  Lord Jesus, let the truth of Your words be clear to me by Your wisdom always.

    2.  LORD God Almighty, deliver me from heresies and remove every veil from ignorance by Your wisdom in me in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

    3.  Pray for others in this regard.

     

     

     

     

     

     

 

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