2 Peter 1:19-21… “First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” vss. 20-21
There continue to be men and women in our world who believe that they can figure out everything they need to know by their own understanding and effort. They are particularly convinced of that in areas of religion or philosophy. They reason that since it doesn’t make any difference what a person believes, they might as well believe whatever they wish. They make the scriptures say whatever suits their fancy, and pass off whatever challenging truths a preacher may say with a dismissive, “Well, that’s just their opinion!”
Peter would not agree! Everything he held dear came from Spirit-filled people who spoke truths from the heart of God that had passed through countless generations. And that’s how the Holy Spirit continues to work! While it is true that certain folks can present the good news in particularly creative ways and offer heart-warming inspiration, if they are honest and humble, they will say that they know this truth only “by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
That’s one of the reasons it’s so important for believers to worship. Because Spirit-filled pastors study scripture before preaching, those who have ears to hear will often receive wonderful insights for daily living. Sometimes we’ll even learn things we never knew before!
Thought for Day: Who do I count as my wisdom teacher?
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