Wisdom is knowing what to do when we don't know what to do. Therefore the knowledge we gain and the understanding we get through it, if we use and implement it where we need it in our lives, it would solve many of our problems in every area of our lives; in our ministries, businesses, careers, relationships, and so forth.
We are where we are today because of what we know and what we don't know. If we knew better, for instance, we would have done much better and be in much better place than where we are today. They have this saying that says you can't rise above the level of your knowledge and understanding. Since wisdom is knowing what to do, when we apply what we know to do into our lives, we do better because we know better and we know what to do.
In the book of John chapter 8 verse 31 and 32, the LORD JESUS said to the Jews who believed, “If you keep and obey MY Word, then you are MY followers for sure. You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” Another translation says, "JESUS said to the people who believed in HIM, “You are truly MY disciples if you remain faithful to MY teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
In the book of John chapter 16 verses 13 to 15, the LORD JESUS said to HIS disciples "I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it. However, when the SPIRIT Of Truth comes, HE will guide you into all truth. For HE will not speak on HIS Own, but HE will speak what HE hears, and HE will declare to you what is to come. HE will glorify ME by taking from what is MINE and disclosing it to you. Everything that belongs to the FATHER is MINE. That is why I said that the SPIRIT will take from what is MINE and disclose it to you."
We are free only to the degree of truth that is made available to you and me. It is the truth that GOD reveals into our lives when we meditate on the Word Of GOD, when HE speaks to you and me, that revelation we get of HIS Truth is what makes you and me free. Until we know the truth, we will always be in bondage and ignorance. And as long as ignorance is in place in our lives, the enemy of GOD will continue to be at work in our lives. The enemy of GOD only exploits in our ignorance, when we don't know the truth of what GOD says about our situations. When we remain faithful to the LORD JESUS teachings, we will be able to remove that ignorance, and we will be able to know the truth and that truth will set you and me free when we know it, obey it, practice it, and implement it in our lives. Therefore it's important to read the Bible, because the Word of GOD is truth. The LORD JESUS prayed in the book of John chapter 17 verse 17 to GOD The FATHER and said "YOUR Word is Truth. So make them holy by the Truth."
In the book of John chapter 14 verse 6 it says, "JESUS answered, "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the FATHER except through ME." HE also said in the book of John chapter 8 verses 35 and 36, "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The Words of the LORD JESUS are Truth and Life. HE said this in the book of John chapter 6 verse 63 "It is the SPIRIT Who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life." Another translation says, "The SPIRIT is the ONE WHO gives Life. Human strength can do nothing. The Words that I have spoken to you are from that Life Giving SPIRIT."
So let's get wisdom and understanding and apply it in our lives. The truth of the Word of GOD, makes you and me to prosper and it preserves our lives from all kinds of situations. As in the book of James chapter 1 verse 22 says "Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves."
We are free only to the degree of truth that is made available to you and me. It is the truth that GOD reveals into our lives when we meditate on the Word Of GOD, when HE speaks to you and me, that revelation we get of HIS Truth is what makes you and me free. Until we know the truth, we will always be in bondage and ignorance. And as long as ignorance is in place in our lives, the enemy of GOD will continue to be at work in our lives. The enemy of GOD only exploits in our ignorance, when we don't know the truth of what GOD says about our situations. When we remain faithful to the LORD JESUS teachings, we will be able to remove that ignorance, and we will be able to know the truth and that truth will set you and me free when we know it, obey it, practice it, and implement it in our lives. Therefore it's important to read the Bible, because the Word of GOD is truth. The LORD JESUS prayed in the book of John chapter 17 verse 17 to GOD The FATHER and said "YOUR Word is Truth. So make them holy by the Truth."
In the book of John chapter 14 verse 6 it says, "JESUS answered, "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the FATHER except through ME." HE also said in the book of John chapter 8 verses 35 and 36, "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The Words of the LORD JESUS are Truth and Life. HE said this in the book of John chapter 6 verse 63 "It is the SPIRIT Who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life." Another translation says, "The SPIRIT is the ONE WHO gives Life. Human strength can do nothing. The Words that I have spoken to you are from that Life Giving SPIRIT."
When we spend quality time with GOD in worship, reading the Bible, the Word Of GOD, listening to Sermons and Faith Messages, GOD will speak about our lives. We will know the Truth we have been searching and seeking to know. When we develop a daily habit of spending quality time with GOD, our spiritual blindness are removed. We get to see things that others don't through the Revelation we receive from GOD. We are able to succeed in life because we see and know what others can't see and don't know.
Even concerning the systems of this World, those who succeed and perform well in their careers and businesses for instance, they consistently acquire knowledge and understanding about their career and business paths so that they can continue to grow, improve, succeeding, and be the leading people and businesses in their workplaces and business industries. They read books, magazines, they attend workshops and events, and they subscribe to podcasts related to their specializations and interests, and so on.
Do you know that the more we know the more we know we don't know? Whatever we know now, whatever we have accomplished so far in terms of life progress, whatever we have become today is not our very best yet. We still have a lot to know and to do. Our best is yet to come. But the key here is that we are where we are today because of what we know and don't know. And we can achieve more than we have achieved so far. There is so much to learn and improve; therefore our best is yet to come. And we will do better, if we know better.
I have read the entire Bible before from Genesis to Revelation, but each time I keep on reading again the same Bible scriptures and passages I feel like I haven't read them before because the LORD speaks and reveals to me things that I didn't see or understand before when I first read them.
In the book of Luke chapter 23 verses 33 to 35, it records that "When they came to the place called the skull, they crucified HIM there, along with the criminals—one on HIS right, the other on HIS left. JESUS said, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up HIS clothes by casting lots. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at HIM. They said, “HE saved others; let HIM save Himself if HE is GOD’S Messiah, the Chosen One.”
The LORD JESUS knew they didn't know better, because if they did, they wouldn't take part to crucify HIM. And therefore HE said, "FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." That's what happens when we don't know better or we don't know what we are doing; we make mistakes. We hurt one another.
Do you know that the more we know the more we know we don't know? Whatever we know now, whatever we have accomplished so far in terms of life progress, whatever we have become today is not our very best yet. We still have a lot to know and to do. Our best is yet to come. But the key here is that we are where we are today because of what we know and don't know. And we can achieve more than we have achieved so far. There is so much to learn and improve; therefore our best is yet to come. And we will do better, if we know better.
I have read the entire Bible before from Genesis to Revelation, but each time I keep on reading again the same Bible scriptures and passages I feel like I haven't read them before because the LORD speaks and reveals to me things that I didn't see or understand before when I first read them.
In the book of Luke chapter 23 verses 33 to 35, it records that "When they came to the place called the skull, they crucified HIM there, along with the criminals—one on HIS right, the other on HIS left. JESUS said, “FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up HIS clothes by casting lots. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at HIM. They said, “HE saved others; let HIM save Himself if HE is GOD’S Messiah, the Chosen One.”
The LORD JESUS knew they didn't know better, because if they did, they wouldn't take part to crucify HIM. And therefore HE said, "FATHER, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." That's what happens when we don't know better or we don't know what we are doing; we make mistakes. We hurt one another.
In the book of Hosea chapter 4 verse 6, in New Living Bible translation, it says that "MY people are being destroyed because they don’t know ME. Since you priests refuse to know ME, I refuse to recognize you as MY priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your GOD, I will forget to bless your children." And in the Amplified Bible translation the same Scripture says "MY people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of MY law, where I reveal MY will]. Because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being MY priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your GOD, I will also forget your children." And if you read Good News Bible translation also it says "MY people are doomed because they do not acknowledge ME. You priests have refused to acknowledge ME and have rejected MY teaching, and so I reject you and will not acknowledge your sons as MY priests."
We need to seek GOD, study and meditate on HIS Word and Teachings. As a Born Again Christian it is very important to seek GOD and HIS Righteousness, to know HIM and HIS ways of doing things in every area of our lives; spiritually, mentally, relationally, financially, in ministry, career wise, and concerning our health and wellbeing.
We need to seek GOD, study and meditate on HIS Word and Teachings. As a Born Again Christian it is very important to seek GOD and HIS Righteousness, to know HIM and HIS ways of doing things in every area of our lives; spiritually, mentally, relationally, financially, in ministry, career wise, and concerning our health and wellbeing.
We cannot afford to have ignorance, especially spiritually ignorance. We have the enemy who fights our welfare with spiritual attacks, spiritual warfare, and sorts of hindrances, and the Bible says our battles are not of the flesh.
It says in the book of Ephesians chapter 6 verses 11 and 12 "Put on the full armor of GOD, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this World’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly realms."
So let's get wisdom and understanding and apply it in our lives. The truth of the Word of GOD, makes you and me to prosper and it preserves our lives from all kinds of situations. As in the book of James chapter 1 verse 22 says "Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves."
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