VERSE:
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who
is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
-- 2 Corinthians 2:12 niv
THOUGHT:
We sometimes get frustrated when those outside of Christ do not
seem to be able to understand the teaching of Scripture. However,
we must not forget that there are two realities to the truth of
Scripture that non-believers do not experience. First, the truth of
Scriptures often becomes understandable only after we obey it.
Second, the Holy Spirit, who inspired Scripture and uses Scripture
to form us, also helps followers of Jesus understand the truth that
God has given us. The Holy Spirit is at work helping us understand
the Scriptures he inspired! Let's never approach our time in Bible
study without asking for the Holy Spirit to make God's truth known
to us!
PRAYER:
Father God, I thank you for blessing me with your Holy Spirit. I
pray that as I open the Bible that I can be able to hear your voice
and understand your will. I ask, dear Holy Spirit, that you open my
mind and that you work on my heart so that I can understand and
obey the truths that the Father has shared through Scripture. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
NOTICE: This Bible Study or Devotional is solely penned and/or owned by the person(s) or ministry who's website(s) is included. May the Holy Spirit give you understanding as you read this Devotional/Study!
Taken from: Heartlight.org online Christian resources. SpiritFire! written by Phil Ware. SpiritFire is a year long devotional walk focused on the blessing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. http://www.heartlight.org/devotionals
