07-27-2018, 09:16 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
FRIDAY, 27TH JULY.
HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures (Luke 24:45).
The Bible says in John 20:21-22, “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” This was the same account that Luke reported in our opening verse, but he wasn’t an eyewitness when Jesus ministered to the disciples. John was an eyewitness and he tells us in actuality what happened.
So, how exactly did Jesus open the understanding of His disciples? We’re not told anything happened to them outwardly when “…he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost” (John 20:22). So, how did Luke know that the breathing on them by Jesus was what opened their understanding?
Job 32:8 (ASV) says, “But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” The King James translation of the same verse says, “But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” The word translated, “inspiration” means “breath”; the breath of the Almighty gives understanding.
When Luke was told that Jesus breathed on the disciples and they understood the Scriptures, he knew exactly where the understanding came from. Jesus Christ, on that occasion, demonstrated His divine ability to impart understanding, just as He’s able to impart knowledge. Remember, He’s the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge: “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).
Perhaps, you require insight into certain mysteries and secrets—secrets about your work, your academics or anything in particular—you can trust Him. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I know what to do at all times, because I’m influenced and controlled by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. I’m sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and apt to put the Word to work. I have insight into mysteries and secrets; I’m filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Ephesians 1:17-18 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: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Colossians 1:9-10 For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Romans 2 & Psalms 38-41
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Ephesians 3:13-21 & Isaiah 47
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
27TH JULY.
I affirm that the Lord is the strength of my life! He is my refuge and my shield; in Him, I put my trust knowing that He has given me life and all that I require to live triumphantly to the glory of His Name. The Lord has set eternity in my heart and I walk in the prearranged paths which He has made ready for me before the foundations of the world. I am guided by God’s Spirit to walk in wisdom and understanding, filled with the thoughts of possibilities and righteousness. I am guided and regulated by the Word, today and always.
The Lord is my source and my sufficiency; He makes me lie down in green pasture; He leads me beside the still waters! His divine power has given me all things that pertain to life and godliness. I live from a position of rest, knowing that I am a joint-heir with Christ. Lack is far from me; I live above the economies and economics of this world; I live triumphantly today, and always, fulfilling God’s dream and bringing glory to His Name. I am prospering in all my endeavours, and making progress from glory to glory through the Word, and the power of the Spirit. Blessed be God. Hallelujah!
SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES NOW
• Be bold to say the same things that God has said concerning you in His Word. That is what takes you beyond salvation, to enjoy the benefits of salvation ~ Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
God bless you.
FRIDAY, 27TH JULY.
HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures (Luke 24:45).
The Bible says in John 20:21-22, “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” This was the same account that Luke reported in our opening verse, but he wasn’t an eyewitness when Jesus ministered to the disciples. John was an eyewitness and he tells us in actuality what happened.
So, how exactly did Jesus open the understanding of His disciples? We’re not told anything happened to them outwardly when “…he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost” (John 20:22). So, how did Luke know that the breathing on them by Jesus was what opened their understanding?
Job 32:8 (ASV) says, “But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” The King James translation of the same verse says, “But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” The word translated, “inspiration” means “breath”; the breath of the Almighty gives understanding.
When Luke was told that Jesus breathed on the disciples and they understood the Scriptures, he knew exactly where the understanding came from. Jesus Christ, on that occasion, demonstrated His divine ability to impart understanding, just as He’s able to impart knowledge. Remember, He’s the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge: “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).
Perhaps, you require insight into certain mysteries and secrets—secrets about your work, your academics or anything in particular—you can trust Him. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I know what to do at all times, because I’m influenced and controlled by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. I’m sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and apt to put the Word to work. I have insight into mysteries and secrets; I’m filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Glory to God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Ephesians 1:17-18 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: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Colossians 1:9-10 For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Romans 2 & Psalms 38-41
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Ephesians 3:13-21 & Isaiah 47
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
27TH JULY.
I affirm that the Lord is the strength of my life! He is my refuge and my shield; in Him, I put my trust knowing that He has given me life and all that I require to live triumphantly to the glory of His Name. The Lord has set eternity in my heart and I walk in the prearranged paths which He has made ready for me before the foundations of the world. I am guided by God’s Spirit to walk in wisdom and understanding, filled with the thoughts of possibilities and righteousness. I am guided and regulated by the Word, today and always.
The Lord is my source and my sufficiency; He makes me lie down in green pasture; He leads me beside the still waters! His divine power has given me all things that pertain to life and godliness. I live from a position of rest, knowing that I am a joint-heir with Christ. Lack is far from me; I live above the economies and economics of this world; I live triumphantly today, and always, fulfilling God’s dream and bringing glory to His Name. I am prospering in all my endeavours, and making progress from glory to glory through the Word, and the power of the Spirit. Blessed be God. Hallelujah!
SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES NOW
• Be bold to say the same things that God has said concerning you in His Word. That is what takes you beyond salvation, to enjoy the benefits of salvation ~ Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
God bless you.