The yoke of confusion and stagnation is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:
EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF GOD GIVES FREEDOM (PART2)
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Luke 24:31-32
[31]And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
[32]And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?'
The disciples were in the lord's presence and yet did no recognize him. That is what man-made religion does to a person. It deprives them of a personal relationship with God based on love and understanding. The word 'knew ' is the Greek word 'epiginōskō ' it means to know upon some mark, that is , recognise; by implication to become fully acquainted with , to acknowledge , perceive.
Perception is the driving force behind true devotion to God . Those who quit ministry never have not truly perceived God. That was what happened to the disciples . You can be a committed church member and miracle worker and yet not know God in person . The disciples worked miracles at some point in their ministry with Jesus . They taught the death of Jesus Christ marked the end of their lives.
In the first part of this teaching with highlighted a scripture were EPIGNOSIS is used in the bible . Others include :
2. 2 Peter 1:2-3 (AMP)
"Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge (epignosis) of God and of Jesus our Lord. For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge (epignosis) of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."
In this passage, epignosis points to the intimate, personal knowledge of God that enables a believer to live a godly life, through the experience of His power and promises.
3. Ephesians 1:17 (AMP)
"[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge (epignosis) of Him, for we know the Father through the Son."
Paul prays that believers would receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation, leading to an epignosis—an intimate and deep understanding—of God through Christ
. 4. Philippians 1:9 (AMP)
"And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself] in greater depth, in real knowledge (epignosis) and in practical insight,"
Epignosis here implies a growing, practical knowledge that enhances love and action, indicating not just theoretical knowledge but a lived experience of understanding.. This is important for marriages to work.
These passages illustrate how epignosis carries the sense of a transformative and relational knowledge that goes beyond intellectual understanding to deep spiritual insight. Would you like to focus on a specific passage for further reflection?
In our daily prayers we should seek for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in Christ , a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to preach the gospel.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome satanic deceptions.
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