Rhapsody of Realities
PASTOR CHRIS
TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH
KNOWING THE TRUTH, AND HAVING
RELATIONSHIP WITH TRUTH
And ye shall know the truth, and the
truth shall make you free.
John 8:32
Jesus used the word "ginosko" for "know"
in the scripture above, making it clear to
us that the revelation knowledge of the
truth that you have is what makes you
free. However, revelation without
involvement or participation can lead to
frustration. 1 Timothy 4:3 talks about
those who "...believe and know the
truth." Then, we read in our opening
verse, "Ye shall know the truth and the
truth shall make you free." These two
portions of Scripture actually describe two
different groups of people.
John 8:32 talks about those who know
the truth and, as a result, have become
free. Whereas, in 1 Timothy 4:3 the
Apostle Paul is referring to those who
have gone beyond merely knowing the
truth and becoming free, to having a
higher revelation concerning the truth
that they've come to know. He uses the
Greek word "Epiginosko" for "know" in
that verse. This is knowledge that unites
the one who knows with what he knows.
The Apostle Paul's opening address to the
brethren at Colosse in Colossians 1:6
gives us a clearer picture. It talks about
the Gospel bringing forth fruit in them
since the day they heard of it, and
"...knew the grace of God in truth." That
word "knew," again, is "epiginosko"; it's
the kind of knowledge that unites the
knower and what he knows. It's
knowledge with involvement.
Here's where some folks have missed it,
and become frustrated, in spite of all that
they seem to know. They've been
Christians a long time, and can tell you
about all the various "revivals" and
"moves of the Spirit" that have taken
place since the history of the Church.
However, their lives don't show that they
know anything. Such folks need to have a
relationship with the truth; they need to
have revelation with involvement-a union
with the truth; that's what will produce
greater results in your life.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for granting me
insights and understanding of your Word
which is truth. The more I know you, the
more I want to know and love you. Thank
you for the privilege of fellowship with
you; a fellowship that guarantees my
victory, success and prosperity every day
of my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
1 Timothy 4:1-5
Galatians 5:1
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 11:37-54
Judges 5-6
2 Year Bible Reading Plan
Romans 8:20-28
Psalm 112-113