WE KNOW IN PART- Daily devotional by Pastor E.A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Eccles 10-12
WE KNOW IN PART Sunday, March 28, 2010
MEMORIZE: “And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing (1 Cor. 13:2)    READ: 1 Corinthians 13:9-12 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John” (Rev. 1.1).The Book of Revelation is a most interesting and dramatic book. Some people have argued that it should not be part of the Bible; thank God it is because it is loaded with lessons for us. From the introduction of this Book, we see that it contains the revelation of Jesus Christ which was given to Him by His Father.  While on earth, Jesus did not know when He was to return. This was only known to His Father. Similarly, Jesus  had to completely depend on His Father for direction, instruction and guidance. Even though God the Father and God the Son are equal, the Father is still greater than the Son. One lesson from the Book of Revelation is that like Jesus accessed hidden information from His Father after His resurrection and glorification, we too would have access to information we could not have on earth by the time we get to the Heavenly planet. This is one reason we should not be quick to pass verdict on certain issues that take place on earth because we are not privy to the interacting forces at play. Paul says on earth we can only know in part (1 Cor. 13:9-10).  It is difficult to pass an objective judgment on an issue when you do not have all the facts. This is what happens when some believers tend to blame God for certain misfortunes, or events they cannot explain. Believers must not fall into this trap; Rather, they must trust God to judge rightly.  For instance, when inspite of intercession and fasting, a believer’s child still dies,  some people hold God responsible and may find it difficult to forgive Him. That is because they know in part but God knows all things. Do you know the heartache, sorrow, tears and shame such a child could have caused you in future? God acts in your best interest by calling home the child and you continue to sulk, blame and blaspheme His Name. Some blessings for certain reasons have been polluted. If you have such a blessing, you will surely suffer.  Is that the kind of blessing you want - one that will bring you regret? Trust God to take the best decisions for your life. Thank Him in every situation, afterall, He seeks your good always. And pray that He will take away any blessing that is loaded with sorrow. ACTION POINT: Father, thank you for taking the best decisions for me and my family.  Have your way in our lives.