THE LIFE OF FAITH AND THE GLORIOUS CHURCH

                                                  march 23rd 

 
                                                        THE WISDOM WE ARE CALLED TO WALK IN AND LIVE BY IS "NOT OF THIS AGE"
 

          ...."Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God predestined before the ages to our glory"....
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 Corinthians 2:6-7 NASB
 
In this portion of scripture we see two things:
 
1.      The wisdom spoken of here is "not of this age" - in other words, it is in no way associated with the "world" and its ways.
 
2.      We see in verse 7 that this wisdom has been predestined before the foundation of the earth to our glory.
 
          ...."the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; but just as it is written, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him. For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God".... 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               vs. 8-11
 
          Many times one will read a portion of scripture such as the above portion, but they will not realize the "absoluteness" of the statement unless they meditate on it thoroughly. The very end of verse 11 states: "Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God." From this, we can clearly see that there is NO way to know the Father; there is NO way to know His will; there is NO way that we are able to discern the thoughts and intentions of His heart or to know Jesus - apart from the ministry of the Holy Spirit [the Spirit of wisdom and revelation]. This is an absolute standard, and if one does not make a "quality decision" to give themselves  wholly to the will of God and, thus, make themselve wholly dependent upon the Holy Spirit to lead them into ALL truth and to teach them ALL things, then in those things that they set out to do, they shall surely be found to be serving Satan in some way and not God - regardless of how spiritual or holy it may "seem" to them and those "around them"! This is one of the most important revelations that every believer needs to have in this last hour because there is still a great deal of dependence upon worldly wisdom and worldly understanding in the church, and many who have been given charge over the flock are on the verge of being "disqualified" from the true race - through a holding to a "false agenda" and control rooted in the ground of "self-desire" and the pursuit of self-glory. Because of these things, many of God's precious children remain in bondage - and this ought not be so in any way, shape or form!
 
                                                                
WE HAVE A "WONDROUS" COVENANT WITH THE FATHER - IN CHRIST
 
          ...."Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God".... 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  vs.12
 
          This scripture speaks of the wondrous covenant that we have with God - a covenant in which is included "every provision" for success and victory in EVERY facet of life and ministry. We, as believers, have no excuse for ANY reliance upon worldly wisdom or counsel because "everything" we need has already been provided for us in Christ, and has been ratified by the shedding of Jesus' precious Blood at Calvary. In light of these things, it is indeed a shocking thing to see some children of God seek for their "salvation" [deliverance] in the "world". When a child of God approaches the "world" for the meeting of their needs - whatever those needs might be - having failed to FIRST "acknowledge" the Father and His Word then they are playing right into Satan's hands [schemes set up against them to keep them in his "control". For even though they may find a "temporary" solution their situation will inevitably become much worse - if a deep and thorough repentance, and an "applied" diligence towards seeking a revelation of God's Word is not forthcoming. It is a "continuous" scheme and snare of Satan to "attempt" to lure God's people into the "world". But whenever the child of God first goes to the Word and the Holy Spirit for a revelation of their deliverance [salvation in Christ already accomplished at the Cross], and as they continue to hold the wisdom of God in the "highest" esteem, THEN their answers and deliverance shall be of an "eternal value", and they shall be set free to accomplish the fullness of the Father's purpose for their life and ministry.
 
  IT WILL TAKE STRICT DISCIPLINE AND A CONTINUED RESISTANCE TO SATAN AND THE FLESH" TO REMAIN ON THE "NARROW PATH"
 
          Each one of us must be aware of exercising ANY dependence upon the "flesh" [our own understanding]. In many cases this dependence or reliance upon "self" [the old nature] is a very subtle thing, and UNLESS one remains very close to the Word of God then it shall go "undetected" until that one puts themselves in the position [the "inner chamber" on a daily basis] wherein they are able to hear clearly the voice of the Holy Spirit in the light of the Word. Many words and actions may "outwardly" seem acceptable, but in the eyes of God they are not! The Father is looking for a people who will put themselves in a position to hear clearly - AT ALL TIMES - the voice of His Spirit and, thus, continually operate moment by moment in faith and obedience to His Word [Will]. Sometimes this sounds like a hard thing in view of the "busy-ness" of the world, but as we are transformed by the renewing of our minds - in and by the power of the Holy Spirit - we are THEN enabled to tune into God's frequency [the frequency of the S[spirit] and, thus, remain in constant communication and fellowship with Him. But let it be clearly understood: this will take strict discipline [self-control and diligence] on our part, and a continued resistance to Satan and his ways, the world and the "flesh".
 
                                                         
CONSECRATE YOURSELVES WHOLLY UNTO THE FATHER AND HIS WORD
 
          When the child of God begins their walk with the Father and His Word they can in no way imagine at that time that is possible for them to hear the voice of God more clearly than the voice of the "world" around them. But as one consecrates themselves unto God - separating ourselves from the world and their former habits, they begin to come into the position in which Holy Spirit is able to teach them and share with them the deepest thoughts and intentions of the Father's heart - thus causing them to begin to see ALL things through His eyes, and understand ALL things through His understanding [the mind of Christ]. As one "maintains" this position [of seeing all things in the light and power and wisdom of God] they shall THEN be able to truly begin to accomplish the "fullness" of the Father's will for their life and ministry.
 
Related Scriptures: John 14:26; John 16:13; John 6:63; Romans 7:18; Matthew 7:21-27; Proverbs 4:23; 1 Corinthinans 2:16;


        
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