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Grasping the deep and profound wisdom of God goes beyond
mere human understanding—it requires the enlightening work of the Holy Spirit. Here
in verse 14, Scripture highlights that a person relying solely on their natural
intellect cannot accept or understand the things of the Spirit of God because
they are grasped only through spiritual discernment.
Imagine trying to decipher a foreign language without any
translator—it’s like trying to comprehend God's wisdom without the Holy Spirit.
Without the Spirit’s illumination, the divine truths often appear perplexing,
irrelevant, or even foolish.
So how does a non-believer ever come to recognize and
embrace Christ if they can't perceive spiritual truths? The incredible truth of
Scripture is that God, in His mysterious and gracious ways, initiates this
spiritual perception. Although non-believers may initially struggle to perceive
spiritual truths on their own, God, in His grace and mercy, extends His hand
through the Holy Spirit to "turn on the light" and reveal Himself
supernaturally.
When the Holy Spirit first unveils spiritual truths to a
non-believer, it can be a profound and transformative experience, filled with a
mixture of emotions and realizations such as astonishment and awe, conviction
of sin, joy and peace, curiosity and spiritual hunger, humility, and hope. This
first encounter with the Holy Spirit's illumination marks the beginning of a
journey of faith, growth, and transformation, as the non-believer steps into a
new life in Christ and starts to understand the magnificent truths of God's
kingdom.
When our human intellect and worldly wisdom fall short in
understanding spiritual truths, it is the powerful and mysterious work of the
Holy Spirit's enlightenment that reveals God's mysteries and deepens our
understanding.
In your daily walk, make it a priority to invite the Holy Spirit into your study of Scripture and your decision-making processes. Ask Him to illuminate the Word and grant you the discernment necessary to comprehend and apply its truths. Remember, it is through the Spirit that we receive God's wisdom, enabling us to live out our faith with conviction and clarity.
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