Understanding by the Spirit

“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

The gospel is a very simple message : it is a message of God's grace that makes us righteous thereby allowing us to live in an intimate fellowship with God forever by Jesus Christ. However , the world we live in functions completely opposite to what the gospel presents. 

Because of this , man has tried by all means to run away from the subject of God like a hungry person running away from food. This is more evident in the corporate world. Many have succumbed to philosophies, therapy , talk shows and self help material to try and find answers because that's more logical and easy to understand.  Those who mention God are either fanatics or too religious. What has robbed man of faith is ignorance of what the scripture presents. 

The gospel is the best news to ever reach the earth. Man always knew deep inside him that having access to God , His maker , is the answer to all life's problems. They pray all over the world trying to reach God but sin consciousness makes them feel unworthy and inferior to have a hearing before God. So it's either a prayer of desperation , asking for forgiveness or asking but never expecting an answer. 

That's what makes Jesus a hero of all time , He talked to God like friends talking on a dinner table. He knew totally He was loved by the Father. Thank God that Christianity is the only faith that has a righteous savior and we can stand before God without fear because we have His righteousness, not on our own merit. I will spend next week focusing on this gift of righteousness. 

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

1 Corinthians 2:14

However , this is the problem of the natural man (man without the Holy Spirit) : he cannot understand, even though he wants to with all his heart because these things require the Holy Spirit. You need the Holy Spirit to help you understand the message of grace and love, understand that everything you need had already been made available. 

Many are struggling in life but it's not supposed to be so when you are a child of God. Every problem is a knowledge problem. There are things freely given unto us by God that are understood by the Spirit of God. Ask Him to guide you as you study the word. Your future is so glorious and wonderful as you live your life with God. You are an absolute victor in Christ!

It's great to end the week this strong. Keep on winning!!Next week I will talk about the gift of righteousness.

Further study - 1 Corinthians chapter 1 & 2  

Remember : You are loved by God❤️