BY HIS SPIRIT

READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-14

Verse 14: “But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

How is it possible to receive the things of God? Scripture establishes that there is in existence both the spiritual man and the natural man. The natural man is hindered from receiving from God, but spiritual discernment makes it possible for the spiritual man. Therefore, the key to receiving the things of God is a spiritual matter. In order to receive the things of God, a person must be properly spiritually equipped. Not only does the Bible identify this as the spiritual key to receiving the things of God, it also guides us regarding how it is used. 1 Corinthians 2:12 informs us of the exact manner in which it operates. “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.” The Lord grants us the Spirit that is from Him. Then, by the grace of that Spirit, we receive those precious things of God that He has freely given. It is by the Spirit of God that we receive the things of God. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What “thing of God” especially blesses you?

2. Where do you stand now regarding the things of God compared to this time last year?