Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional ; Monday, 22nd July 2019 ;
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc., DD;
KNOWING HIS WILL;
…that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Colossians 1:9).
If you were in a difficult situation and understood that you were right in the center of God’s will, you’d be unperturbed, irrespective of the consequences. But those who don’t know the will of God often get ruffled by circumstances. They become worried and exasperated when they face challenges.
It’s important that you know and walks in God’s perfect will at all times. You may ask, “Is it really possible to know the will of God?” Absolutely! You’re His offspring. Jesus said it’s given to you to know the will of the Father—the mysteries of the Kingdom. In other words, it’s your right to know them.
Moreover, as you study the Word, the Father’s heart, His thoughts, plans, and purposes are unveiled to you. His light dawns in your heart; there’s an unveiling of truth; revelation is granted you.
The Spirit of God, praying through the Apostle Paul in our opening verse, expresses this as God’s desire for His children. He doesn’t want anyone of us in doubt as to what He wants. He wants us to have a full, deep, and clear knowledge of His will; not confused about anything in life.
A whole lot of people are in frustration, fear, and anxiety because they don’t know what to do; what steps to take. But it shouldn’t be so for you. The Bible says in Hosea 6:3, “Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD….”
Be diligent to study God’s Word, and as you do, the Holy Spirit, the unveiler of mysteries, will grant you insight into the mysteries and secrets of success. He’s the Spirit of truth, and He guides us into all truth and reveals to us things to come (John 16:13).
Having received the Holy Spirit, you have the capacity and the power to know the full, precise, and accurate will of the Father. He also grants you the understanding of how to apply the knowledge you’ve received.
Spend more time in the Word of God. As you meditate on the Word, the Holy Spirit will bring its reality to light in your life.
PRAYER
Precious Lord, how grateful I am for the privilege of having the Holy Spirit live in me, helping me enjoy the blessings that are mine in Christ Jesus. I declare that I’m walking in your perfect will, because I’m forever led and guided by the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:15-17
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
2 Peter 1:3
3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 27:27-44 & Psalms 23-25
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 10:10-24 & Joshua 19