Prayer
– Lord God, reveal to me the meaning of the scripture I read today…and show me
how I can apply it to my life. Thank you.
But
it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit
searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. No one can know a
person's thoughts except that person's own spirit, and no one can know God's
thoughts except God's own Spirit. And we have received God's Spirit (not the
world's spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. 1 Corinthians 2:10-12
Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture.
Pray. Read God's Word
Use different translations.
Do you
pray before you read God’s word? Try a little experiment. Don’t pray before you
read some Bible passage. Do you get any inspiration from it? Then earnestly
pray that God give you understanding, insight, and application of His word.
Read it and see if God does inspire you. Just an idea. I have inadvertently done
this and realized that prayer is powerful. Try reading different Bible translations for more insight.
The Holy Spirit does reveal to us
what He wants us to know…to remember. Jesus told His disciples, and us, about
God the Father’s plan to send the Holy Spirit to everyone who believes. The Holy
Spirit teaches us and reminds us about Jesus’ teachings.
But when the Father sends the
Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you
everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26 NLT
This is
expressed in more detail in the Amplified version of the Bible.
But the Helper (Comforter,
Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom
the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My
behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything
that I have told you. John
14:26 AMP
Paul
continues telling the believers at Corinth about God’s secrets. Scripture
reveals that to us. If it is still a mystery to you…then pray about it that the
Holy Spirit would give you guidance as to what scripture to read and insight as
you study His words.
Prayer is
the key to understanding God’s word. Do you sincerely desire to know God
through studying His word? It is your choice to pray…or not.
Verse
of Salvation ~ But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you
keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23 NLT
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