Wednesday, 22 November 2023
BEYOND ASSUMPTIONS
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true... (1 John 5:20).
The Greek word translated "know" above is "Ginosko." It's a kind of knowledge gained by revelation or impartation. For example, being born again, we have the witness in our spirits that we're the children of God (Romans 8:16-17). Having received eternal life from Jesus Christ, there's a knowledge in your heart that God is your Father. This isn't an assumption; it's knowledge imparted to us by the Holy Spirit that we're born of God. We're heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.
How could you be broke, or live an ordinary life, with the knowledge that you're a joint heir with Christ? Being a joint heir with Christ means everything that belongs to Jesus Christ belongs to you in the same way that it belongs to Him. He doesn't own any more of it than you do.
Also, through the same knowledge of God in our spirits, we've come to realize that nothing can work to our disadvantage. Romans 8:28 says, ''And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God..." Notice the phrase "we know," meaning that the knowledge is absolute. This isn't an assumption.
The knowledge that we've overcome the world is in our spirits; we're more than conquerors and victors in Christ Jesus. It doesn't matter how dark and gloomy things get; be unruffled. The knowledge we have and by which we live is beyond the senses.
Likewise, when we pray, our prayers transcend the arena of assumptions. Our prayers produce results because of our deep and intimate knowledge of the One to whom we pray. Our relationship with Him is based on our knowledge of Him; it transcends religious rituals and formulas.
Therefore, when we pray about something, it's because we're confident that it's in accordance with the Father's will. If it's not His will, we don't desire to pursue it. Our knowledge of Him causes us to trust Him completely, following His guidance.
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the spirit of wisdom and insight into the deep and intimate knowledge of you. My spirit is alert to discern your promptings, and have a deeper understanding of the mysteries of your Kingdom. I grow in grace and in my relationship with you, with a replete knowledge of your perfect will, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:17-18; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Peter 1:1-21 & Ezekiel 27-28
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 13:31-38 & 1 Chronicles 22