(Luke 24:45)
One of the greatest hindrances to progress and growth is lack of knowledge and understanding. God gives us understanding by His Spirit. (Job 32:8.) Understanding comes as revelation in the heart of man.
As two apostles walked on the road to Emmaus Jesus appeared to them, but they did not recognize Him. He began to explain the Scriptures to them. It was not until He opened their understanding that the truth came alive to them.
As you read the Word, it will be opened unto you as well, and you will have a complete understanding of what Christ has done for you.
If you have ever thought that God did not want you to know what He has in store for you, then you have thought wrong. First Corinthians 2:9 says, “…Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
If we stopped right here and did not read the next verse, we could justifiably plead ignorance. However, the next verse changes everything.
“But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God” (v. 10). God has given us revelation by His Spirit “…that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God” (v. 12).
“Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things” (2 Tim. 2:7).
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Billy Joe Daugherty was founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was also the founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute and Victory World Missions Training Center. Five hundred twenty-three Victory Bible Institutes have been started in eighty-five countries around the world. He inspired individuals and ministries with his life, love and influence for more than 30 years.