What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You. Really?

We don't need more of God! We need the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know what God already gave us! Ephesians 1:17-19. Thats simply what God says.

Today we hear a lot of cries for more outpouring of the spirit of God. We beg God to come down once again. We say things like "just like the days of Pentecost". This seems to stem from a desire to please God. We want to prove ourselve worthy. We have gunuine desire to serve and see people delivered. However, by doing that, we ignore completely what God has done. We become blinded and forget who we really are. Ephesians 1: 17-19 says this:

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding[c] being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

Again in Ephesians 3:14-19:

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,[c] 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

I hope you read that scripture carefully. Paul was simply praying that the Ephesians would receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the KNOWLEDGE of God. Why wisdom and revelation? Why not pray for supernatural outpouring, signs and miracles? In verse 18, the Greek word that is translated to "enlightened" is (photizo: fwtiðzw). Thats where we get the english word Photo. It means to be flooded with light; or to give light. God wants "the eyes of your understanding" to be "flooded with light" so that you may KNOW WHAT IS THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING; and not only that, but also the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. So in simple layman english: God wants you to know his Love for you. His unconditional love. Knowing His love will usher you into the fullness of God. Thats what Ephesians 3:19 says. God declared his ministry to us: the ministry of reconciliation. In the Gospel of Luke 2:14, the Angels declared

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men

Peace and goodwill toward men. God raise a banner of peace and love for all of mankind. Some would like you to believe for the Church only. However, there was no Church by then. He leveled the playing field, and gave every man a shot into His kingdom. In the past, the road was dependent on your works, your fast, your ability to keep the law etc. Something which no man can attain says the scriptures. But now, its about who you know! So while the opportunity is given to all, not all will participate. The knowledge of God brings with it salvation. Jesus defined eternal life in John 17:3

And this is life eternal, that they might KNOW thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent

Faith is not blind. Faith is about knowledge. In fact, you cannot pray for faith, or have someone lay hands. Faith will come when you have the right knowledge. Lets say you're in your house, and you hear gun fight right outside your door; how will you react? I bet you won't need anyone to teach you how to fear. Fear will come. With the right information, your heart will produce fear. And in the same manner, with the right information, your heart will believe. Romans 10:17 says this:

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God

Knowing who you are will save you. You are righteous in Christ independent from your fasting, praying and your desire to do good. May you have the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know that. Don't reject what God has done by trying to force Him down again with your prayers and begging. 2 Peter 1:3 says

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

God's divine power has given to us EVERYTHING WE NEED FOR life and godliness, how? Through THE KNOWLEDGE of him who called us to glory.