DATE:TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST TOPIC: FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME, PHD SCRIPTURE REF: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 Faith is based on a promise, while knowledge is based on revelation-spiritual information. We all have faith according to the Scriptures, but functioning according to the revelation knowledge that God has made available to you through His Word is what puts you over in life. Thats what makes the difference. For example, David wasnt merely demonstrating faith when he confronted and defeated Goliath; he had revelation knowledge of Gods covenant with Israel. It wasnt that he had more faith than everyone else in Israel; what distinguished him was what he knew-revelation knowledge. When he asked about Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:26 ...who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? he was speaking from his knowledge of the circumcision. He knew the implication and benefits of the circumcision. He knew, on the basis of that spiritual information, that he could mince Goliath, the champion of the Philistines. Understand this: when you know the Word, you dont need to try to squeeze out faith! That knowledge gives you faith. What David did was a demonstration of his knowledge; he knew the significance and power of his circumcision. The Word of God already gave the children of Israel the clear information that they would not fall before the uncircumcised. For David, that wasnt something he needed to try to believe, but something he had come to know; the knowledge was in his spirit. You become effective in life as a Christian when you function according to revelation knowledge. In Matthew 22:29, Jesus said, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures.... He lets us know that the reason people make mistakes, and go wrong in their choices and actions, is that they lack the revelation knowledge of the Word. Have a burning desire for the knowledge of Gods Word. Consistently inundate your spirit and mind with spiritual information from Gods Word. Your ability to live a victorious, joyous, and prosperous life is dependent on how much of Gods Word you know and live by. PRAYER Dear Father, thank you for your Word, which I willingly open my heart to receive today. As I study the scriptures, and listen to your Word, my spirit is flooded with light and faith in me to surmount every adversity and live triumphantly, in Jesus Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY Acts 20:32 Ephesians 1:17-18
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:58:34 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015