Thursday, May 03, 2012

What God Provides

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:12 (KJV)

Most of us understand clearly that “no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God” (v. 11). But believers must not be deterred from seeking God by that fact. Rather, be encouraged by these three facts. First, God did not give us the world’s spirit. Second, God gave us his Spirit. And third, the reason God gave us his Spirit is so that we may know and receive the blessings God gives to those who love him.

That God would "freely" give us anything is enough to make believers shout his glory! But he goes beyond all expectations and freely gives us his Spirit so that we may know the difference between his free blessings and the artificial, counterfeit, unsatisfying “fool’s gold,” which the world offers. Sensitivity to the Spirit will keep us from the enemy’s deceptions and traps.

Dear Father, thank you for your Spirit and his gifts. Enable us to know and access all that you provide. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Be strong and courageous today in all God provides,

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