The Word of Knowledge (2)

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit;” 1 Corinthians 12v8 (AMP)

Another gift of the Spirit is the gift of the word of knowledge. As we see in 1 Corinthians 12v7, “The Holy Spirit displays God’s power through each of us as a means of helping the entire church.” And we can covet and desire earnestly these gifts (1 Corinthians 12v30). Continuing from the book I was reading, here are some more reasons (please refer to yesterday’s encouragement for some other reasons) which were highlighted for why God gives the word of knowledge include:

1.     To guide God’s own people towards a particular place or journey. For example Ananias was told where to find Saul and what to do (Acts 9v10-12), while Cornelius was directed on where to find Peter (Acts 10v1-10).

2.     To encourage His servants and to give them good tidings before they happen. For example Elijah was encouraged to know that there were 7000 other prophets who had been hidden by God who had not bowed down to Baal (1 Kings 19v9-18), and was given information that there would be rain even when there was no cloud in the sky (1 Kings 18v41).

3.     To tell His servants that He wants to perform signs and wonders.

4.     To deliver His children and make them victorious.

Supplementary Text

“And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.” Acts 9v10-12 (KJV)

Prayer

Are you born again and desire the gift of the word of knowledge? Pray to God for it.

Reference

Pastor E.A. Adeboye (1997). God the Holy Spirit. Lagos: Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.