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Are you seeking more knowledge or the wisdom of God?

3/2/2020

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And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. Genesis 2:25 NKJV
 
Before Adam and Eve fell from grace they walked around the Garden naked. They were not ashamed. They had never sinned. They had never experienced shame or guilt. The first sin committed by Adam and Eve was coveting knowledge reserved for God.
 
Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it you will be like God knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 NKJV
 
So, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. Genesis 3:6 NKJV
 
Satan told Eve God was withholding something good from them. He said they would be like God if they ate the fruit. She ate it. She gave it to Adam. He ate it.
 
God filled the garden with fruit that was pleasant to the eyes and good for food. They did not need better food. The garden was full of sumptuous fruit. The wisdom of the ages was with them. They had fellowship with God. Adam and Eve lacked no good thing! 
 
The father of lies is among us today. He uses the media to convince us the Lord is withholding something good from us. He holds up forbidden fruits to arouse our desire. The devil wants us to believe we can be the lord of our own lives.
 
Adam and Eve were overwhelmed with the vast amount of knowledge they received. They were eternally separated from the wisdom God made available to them.
 
Knowledge is increasing at an incredible rate. We can search for answers to our trivial questions instantly. Wisdom calls out in the streets. Most people do not respond to her call. Godly wisdom is still available to all who call on the Name of Jesus!
 
Are you seeking knowledge or wisdom? Will you walk with the multitude and lean on your own understanding? Or will you seek the wisdom that comes from intimate relationship with Jesus?
 
If you are single will you obey the command not to be yoked together with an unbeliever? If you are married will you set your heart and desire on your mate or covet forbidden fruit?
 
The desire for more than you have will always leave you wanting more than you need. Trust Jesus so you can stand in His presence without guilt or shame when you come face to face with the Ancient of Ages!
 
There are many voices vying for your attention. Focus on Jesus so you can hear the voice of wisdom!
 
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    ​Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!
     
    Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. Acts 16:16-18 NKJV
     
    The slave girl was speaking the truth. She was possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit was drawing people away from Christ! 
     
    This attack came as God’s servants went to prayer. The enemy of our souls attacks when we step out in faith. Satan seeks to distract us. He wants us to focus our attention on things other than Jesus.
     
    The devil perverts the truth. He uses it against us. No one can serve two masters. This girl was speaking the truth about Paul and his companions while practicing witchcraft. When people claim to speak for God we must consider how they live.
     
    The girl followed the disciples for several days before they cast the demon out of her. It is important for us to wait on the Lord before stepping out in faith. The bible tells us Paul was greatly annoyed by this girl. Paul was not fearful. The Lord was with Him! 
     
    Paul and Silas were put in jail. The owners of the slave girl were angry at the loss of income when the demon was cast out of her. While Paul and Silas were in jail they shared the gospel with the jailer. His entire household was saved. 
     
    God uses Satan’s attacks for His glory and our salvation!
                       
    Satan is a real being. He takes people captive to do his will. There really are demons who seek to destroy God’s people and bring destruction to our world.
     
    We have nothing to fear from the devil or his demons when we live according to God’s will. We have nothing to fear from anyone or anything when we step out in faith to serve Jesus! 
     
    Jesus wants us to fear Him and Him alone. He wants us to know His power and authority are unequaled in all of creation.
     
    God wants you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in your life. Jesus wants you to walk in great boldness because He is with you everywhere you go!
     
    Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

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