Just like the lepers at the entrance of the city, God can reveal unique opportunities to us, even in the most unexpected places. These moments require us to make informed decisions based on faith and obedience.

May your journey, like Peter’s, inspire you to go beyond your own limits, to fully embrace your calling, and to allow God to lead you into a meaningful and impactful future.

The doorway is often where we find ourselves when we first receive the knowledge of difficulties. A well-known Japanese proverb says, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” This highlights the importance of resilience in the face of obstacles.

But what is the process of becoming wise? Many philosophers have tried to answer this question. Recently, a study offered some insight, showing that the path to wisdom is anything but simple.

I constantly try not to separate the good times from the bad in my relationship with Jesus Christ. All things, both good and bad, work together for the good of those who love God (Romans 8:28). My ultimate goal, therefore, is to love God. I consider myself fortunate to have received the gift of faith, and I’ve worked hard to make my relationship with Jesus as real as one would have with a physical person, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

I’ve made prayer and worship an integral part of my daily routine. My hope is that God will soften my heart and make me attentive in those moments so that I may see them as true worship and not merely tasks or routines. I want to learn to cherish His love in my life and understand what He expects of me.

The thirst for knowledge is one of our highest needs, as the pleasures of the mind surpass those of the senses. How much purer and greater is the joy that comes from growth guided by God’s commandments! With every new discovery in God’s Word, even the smallest child in Christ’s classroom gains understanding and feels his heart filled with love.

In difficult times, I pray sincerely, relying on my true emotions and interactions with others, including their concerns. I lay them at the feet of Jesus, in whom my faith and trust have grown. Even when my emotions are troubled, it is His knowledge and love that give me hope and confidence.

Struggling is natural and, in many ways, essential for spiritual growth. We are not in a healthy relationship with God if we cannot come to Him with honesty. I believe we should bring all our feelings to Him: our fears, our doubts, and all our concerns.

In human relationships, a lack of trust requires open dialogue about doubts. My relationship with God works the same way. When I think, “I’m doubting You,” I should be able to tell God. I also have the right to say, “I’m angry with You. I’m confused. Please help me!” I believe that telling God what we truly feel allows Him to respond in our hearts and through others, which leads to spiritual peace.

Christians have much to learn from God in order to discover deeper expressions of His glory within themselves, to be motivated to perform greater works, and to follow more demanding obligations in pursuit of holiness. Of course, increasing knowledge doesn’t always guarantee an increase in grace; it depends on how truth affects the mind and how sin is resisted. However, the clearer our understanding of God becomes, the more our love for Him grows. Likewise, a clear view of sin leads to deeper repentance.

Only an educated Christian possesses the strength of character and moral power necessary—especially in times of turmoil. Such a person is always ready to face challenges, and if the Spirit of the Master rests upon him, he can teach and build up others.

We learn from God’s commandments that He is the one who gives the gift of knowledge: the understanding and awareness of things (1 Corinthians 12:8). The Lord also grants wisdom to those who have a sincere relationship with Him.

It is important to understand that knowledge alone is not enough. It must be accompanied by the guidance of the Holy Spirit to form a balanced Christian lifestyle. Continuously expanding our knowledge of God’s Word is never a problem, for we can never fully understand an infinite God with our limited understanding.

Knowledge and spiritual illumination are essential for making tough decisions and living fully in God’s perfect will (Colossians 1:9).

We learn from God’s commandments that He is the giver of knowledge, which is the understanding or awareness of something. On the other hand, the Lord grants wisdom to those who have a sincere connection with Him. This collection of Bible verses explains the importance of knowledge and the method for acquiring such wisdom:

“To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by the same Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:8)

It is no surprise that the word “knowledge” appears about 162 times in the Bible.

Knowledge is always important; Scripture emphasizes it over and over again. Without knowledge of sound doctrine, there is no growth—but it must be the right knowledge. It’s not just about academic or intellectual knowledge (gnosis); it must become epignosis—the divine illumination of our inner being.

We always know more about a subject than we apply. In fact, we probably act on less than five percent of our total knowledge, leaving a vast amount unused. But it’s this reservoir of knowledge that provides the necessary frame of reference for everything we do.

There are two sources of power for the Christian life. They are essential and interdependent if one is to grow spiritually. Knowledge alone and the Holy Spirit alone cannot fully embody the Christian lifestyle. Both must work in tandem to enable us to live the life the Lord has taught us. Furthermore, continuing to expand our knowledge of God’s Word should never be seen as a problem. We can never know enough because the Bible contains more than we can ever fully grasp.

God is infinite, while we are finite and possess limited knowledge. We could spend all eternity with the Lord and still continue learning about Him and His teachings. There is an incredible amount of information in the Scriptures, and over the millennia of Bible study, we have only scratched the surface.

The more we read the Bible, the more we understand why gaining knowledge is a top priority. We must realize that we cannot know or understand God until He chooses to reveal Himself to us, and He does so through what is written in the Bible. That means we’ll have no idea about anything related to God until we’ve made a habit of trying to understand Scripture. We must therefore spend thousands of hours reading and trying to comprehend everything written in the Bible—especially the Scriptures.

This means that dedicating our lives to learning what the Bible says can help us know God. Of course, our understanding will always be limited, because the Lord is infinite and we are not. But it will guide us in the right direction and help us invite the Holy Spirit to move us forward and heal the pain in our hearts and souls. We have no other way to know God than by using what He has given us. What’s fascinating about learning more about God is that we also learn more about ourselves. God’s Word is like a mirror, and the more time we spend studying it, the more we discover the person reflected in it.

The next aspect is the decision-making process, which can be particularly complex. It’s always a good idea to ask God as clearly as possible for what you need whenever you face tough choices. The Lord won’t “speak” to us the way we speak to Him, but He will give us the strength, courage, and insight to make choices that are good for us—and for others—and that align with His will.

Try to explore every possible option and continue reading God’s Word. The more you read and learn, the more you will find wise words that show you which path to take: this is how the Lord speaks to us. Don’t ignore it. As you make the effort to learn and seek the Lord’s insight, you will be able to make a well-informed decision that is also aligned with His will. The information you receive should lead to a decision-making process, and a good understanding of that information should produce a healthy response, not a victim mentality…

This text is an excerpt from the book “HEAVEN’S SECRET” written by GUERRICK MAKENGO.

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