DEVOTIONAL – Some of you have commented on the fact that we do not exclusively use the King James Version when we reference or quote scripture in our commentaries. While we cannot comment or speak for the author(s) of the devotionals that we share, we believe that using the many different translations that we have available at our disposal, actually helps in our understanding and better helps us to spread the true Gospel. We know that the King James Version can be somewhat difficult to understand at times, mainly because of the way some of the sentences are constructed, and the choice of the words used in the interpretation of the original manuscripts. We also know that there is the belief that the King James Version is “the only true and authorized translation” of God’s word in existence. Our intent is not to offend those who share in this belief, but to state why we do not exclusively use the King James Version when we reference or quote scripture. Scripture tells us that all scripture is given by inspiration of God so that the man of God may be complete and may be perfectly equipped for every good work (II Timothy 3:16-17), but it does not point us to any particular translation of the scriptures. Scripture also tells us, “the word of our God shall stand for ever” (Isaiah 40:8) and that his “words shall never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). We will be the first to admit that there are some translations in print that miss appear to the mark on some passages, but we are told to study to show ourselves approved unto God so that we can rightly dividing the word of truth (II Timothy 2:15), as well as to help us recognize and understand all that God has for us to know. This is why we have chosen to reference or quote scripture for other translations as well as the King James Version: it helps us in our understanding and we pray that it helps our readers. However, if the message is better delivered to you by using you favorite translation, then please substitute in those words in place of any that we have used. It is far more important that the message be received, than it is to debate over which translations provided the message. For us, we use them all. Today’s inspirational message is about, being enlightened; that is, having our eyes opened and getting the understanding of all that God has for us to know. As always, we pray that you will be blessed and informed by both the commentary as well as today’s message. If you are blessed by this message, please share so that others may be blessed as well. Amen. - Kingdom Worker Ministries Pray To Be Enlightened aDevotion.org EPHESIANS 1:18 NIV 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, There is much we dont know. In fact, the most spiritual among us has only glimpsed a part of Gods plan. The Apostle Paul said that he only knew in part. So, with the Apostle Paul we should pray that the eyes of our heart may be enlightened. For ourselves, and for others, too. If study alone was the answer, those who have studied the Bible the most would have the most faith, and would be doing the most exploits in Gods name. Often, the opposite is true. Thank God for scholarship, but that is not the total answer. The Bible is a living message given by a living Author. Fellowship with God and illumination from Him are necessary for true understanding of the Bible. Our prayer needs to be that of the Psalmist. PSALM 119:18 NKJ 18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. You may have wondered why you see some things clearly in the Bible that your friends or loved ones seem blinded to. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:4 NIV 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. The answer is that, somehow, our hearts and minds need opened or illuminated by God. This is a reason, and a way, to pray for your unsaved loved ones. ACTS 16:14 NIV 14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia . . . The Lord opened her heart to respond to Pauls message. SAY THIS: Lord, open my eyes and give me understanding of all that you have for me to know. #KWMinistries #dailydevotional
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