Devotions: Revelation of Knowledge

 

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe.

Ephesians 1:17-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

 

In verses 15 and 16, Paul expresses his thanks to God for their faith and love for others, rejoicing in their spiritual maturity. He prays that God will give them wisdom and revelation of knowledge of Him. He is the God of glory. All true glory belongs to Him, for He is the only one worthy. In this world of lies, deception and darkness, it is important that we be equipped with God’s wisdom, which is very different from and even contrary to the world’s, and an experiential knowledge of Him. That is what he means by the revelation of knowledge; that God would reveal Himself to them so that they could truly know Him. This spirit of wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit, who alerts us to His path and ways. Paul also prays that their hearts would be enlightened, that God’s light would open their spiritual eyes to “see” the truth. He wanted them to know the hope of His calling. This hope is that God fulfills His promises, especially that of salvation. Going to heaven is the greatest hope we can have, and God has promised to fulfill it. We can be assured of that if we believe in Him. We should live every day in light of that hope which will lift our spirits when the days seem dark. He also wanted them to know the riches of the glory of God’s inheritance. This is not only the heavenly inheritance (part of our hope) but also an earthly inheritance. We have God’s grace and glory while in this life, a taste of what is to come. We don’t have to wait for heaven to receive any of our inheritance. We get a bit of it now, enough to keep us going and help fuel our hope and faith. This also exists in the form of spiritual gifts and fruit, things which others will notice and cause them to glorify God. God desires to bless us, better than the best of earthly parents, and does not hold out on us before we get to heaven. God is all-powerful and He uses that power in and through us. That knowledge is vital to a growing, flourishing walk with God. It is what all the rest is based upon. God uses His power for our good and His glory. Paul wants us to know and experience these things because they will greatly grow our faith and trust in God as well as boost our hope and joy in this life. All of this is necessary for a vibrant life in Christ. Do you have a true knowledge of God? Are you assured of His hope and blessings? Do you trust His goodness and power? Ask God to reveal Himself to you so that your faith can grow.

 

 

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