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Today’s Manna!
Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:9
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.”
Paul wrote this letter to the Colossians to address false teachings and to encourage them to remain rooted in Christ. Although Paul had never visited this church, he was deeply concerned for their spiritual growth. In this verse, Paul expresses his constant prayer for the believers to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will through spiritual wisdom and understanding. He knew that knowing God’s will wasn’t just about gaining knowledge but about living it out with discernment.
The literal interpretation here focuses on the importance of being filled with God’s wisdom, which comes from the Holy Spirit. Paul is asking for the believers to be equipped not just with head knowledge but with spiritual insight that transforms their lives and decisions.
Imagine a sailor navigating the seas. Without a compass or map, the journey becomes uncertain and dangerous. Similarly, without spiritual wisdom, navigating life’s challenges can lead to confusion and missteps. Paul’s prayer is that believers would have the spiritual “compass” to guide them through life according to God’s will.
Are there areas in your life where you need greater clarity or understanding of God’s will? How can you seek the wisdom that the Spirit gives? Reflect on times when God has guided you with His wisdom and how it impacted your decisions. Today, ask God to fill you with His wisdom in a specific area of your life. Write down the insights He gives you and take time to act on them. Consider praying this verse over someone else who needs spiritual guidance.
Prayer: “Lord, fill me with the knowledge of Your will through the wisdom and understanding that only Your Spirit can give. Help me to discern Your guidance in every area of my life, and let Your wisdom shape my actions and decisions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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