In Those Taught

Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; but just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.” For to us God revealed them through Holy Spirit; for Holy Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but Holy Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by Holy Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.  1 Corinthians 2:6-13 NASB

Thank You God!  Forgive us when we selfishly look out only for ourselves, when we forget to go to You first, to trust You, when we criticize rather than contribute, please open our eyes to how we fall short and teach us to extend grace to one another. May we lift each other up in prayer and in practical ways knowing death is not the end, yes Lord we need You - oh God, there is an ever-looming temptation to despair in the face of the overwhelming evil and destruction of Your people in this world. We come alongside You Jesus, Your will be done, grant us the gift of lament for the brokenness of this world, strengthen us Holy Spirit, we trust You will lead us in the way of hope… we rely on Your wisdom, thank You for sitting with us… we thank You and praise You for Your Church, brought together by the love of Jesus Christ. We pray for boldness carrying Your word, we pray for unity in Your local churches, and in the Church body as a whole, yes Lord we pray that we face death not with fear but with Your truth, and by Your grace and power we will be brought through the decisions we are forced to make with only Your truth as a lamp stand. Your will be done God….. On Christ the solid rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand…… we pray that all would come to know You as their Lord and Saviour! We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray joy, we pray deliverance, we pray reconciliation, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!