"The Power of Knowledge" - April 5, 2017
"My people are destroyed for lack of
knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from
being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also
will forget your children."
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Knowledge is powerful. If you know how to fix a computer,
you are a valuable asset to many people. If you know a foreign language, you
are able to carry on conversations with those who live across the globe. Even
more importantly, if you know the Word of God, you are able to understand His
promises and apply them to your life.
This was not the case for the people of Israel in the
book of Hosea. They had forgotten God's law and in the end, suffered the
consequences. The same can be said of us if we do not continue to spend time in
the Word, understanding it and acting on what God commands.
On the positive side of that equation, we find that God's
Word brings life. It brings hope and peace. You may ask how knowledge will lead
to these things. Well, imagine you have just been diagnosed with a fatal
disease. Now imagine you know that in moments the doctor is going to come into
the room with the cure. Because of that knowledge, you will have hope and
peace. Now imagine you are not aware of that cure. What would your response be
to that news?
You see my Sisters and Brothers, God has told us that He
offers forgiveness, grace and eternal life through Jesus. When we understand
that Truth and trust in Jesus for salvation, we can have an eternal hope that
changes our life. Rather than fearing the things of life, we can walk with
confidence that God is in control and that no matter what happens, one day we
will stand in the presence of our loving Father in heaven.
Life Lesson: Knowing God's Word leads to a life of freedom and
unspeakable joy.
Dear God,
Thank You for Your amazing promises found in the Bible. Help me to know and trust in the Words You have spoken.
Help me to walk in the knowledge of You so that I can find hope and victory in
my life. Fill me with Your Spirit and guide me by Your Word. In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
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