The following was taken from the book “The Spirit of God is Hovering,” that has been posted on the website For God Fore His Glory. Com: When we journey back to the beginning to that Garden, when self-control was abandoned and the Truth self-determined, not only was a lie swallowed so too was our glorious life. Yes, we didn’t just surrender to temptation we were captured by deception and remain captive by indulging our flesh.
However, for those who decide to go hunting for what is right and kind they will find life itself – glorious Life! (Prov. 21:21 Message). This one man, Adam, brought death to many through his sin. But this one Man, Christ Jesus, brought forgiveness to many through God’s mercy.
Adam’s sin brought the penalty of death to many, while Jesus freely takes away many sins and gives glorious life instead. The sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to be king over all, but all who take God’s gift of forgiveness and acquittal are kings of life because of this one Man, Christ Jesus (Rom. 5:15 TLB).
I share things about God so at the top of your to do list this can be written: Get Understanding! Throw your arms around her – believe me, you won’t regret it; never let her go – she’ll make your life glorious! She’ll garland your life with grace and festoon your days with beauty (Prov. 4:7-9 Message)!
I write about God’s Word, Christ Jesus, with this hope: As knowledge of God is acquired so too will understanding. At what point does knowledge provide us understanding? Who can know for sure? However, of this we can be certain: There is a vast difference between gaining physical and spiritual understanding, although they both require experience.
For instance, when food is eaten, understanding is readily available. There are certain foods when tasted that are enjoyable; however, they may cause bodily discomfort. Therefore, we are not only gaining knowledge of the vast array of foods, we gain understanding, for there are those foods that will continually be remembered.
Spiritual understanding is difficult to savor because the taste of Truth may prove unpleasant. And, though the knowledge of God’s Word may continually be tasted, it is Understanding that ensures what Christ has done for us is properly digested.
When that piece of fruit was eaten, we gained the knowledge that God possessed – good and evil. Unfortunately, this time when God cast evil from His presence out walked human beings.
Many times, things happen that are misconstrued as being mean or uncaring, but in this reality we share with the orchestrator of all that is evil if there is a desire to once again enter into God’s presence, a heart that wants what its wants must be subdued.
Father, consider our threats
And enable Your servants to speak Your Word
With great boldness.
Stretch out Your hand, Father, to heal
And perform miraculous signs and wonders
Through the name of Your holy and precious
Servant Jesus
Acts 4:29