"Where there is no prophetic vision (revelation) the people cast off restraint..." (Proverbs 29:18)
I see too many people content to keep a seat occupied at church without ever truly desiring to know more about God.
Why do you go to church?
Do you understand God's Word?
Revelation cannot be taught - it must be caught. I can teach principle and explain Scripture, yet if a person does not have a desire for truth, they will not catch the revelation. Unfortunately, some are content to warm a pew or chair at church. Some are content to take a casual glance at Scripture rather than trust it with all their heart. I cannot live like that! Deep calls unto deep and I am willing to launch out into the deep to see the great wonders of God.
Peter was told to launch out into the deep and that would be where he would realize a great catch. David said it is in the deep that one sees the wonders of God. Ships look pristine in harbors, but that is not what ships were built for. You and I were created in the image of God. We should desire to launch out into the depths of His Word and see His wonders! God forbid that another generation rise up that doesn't know God or His works!
As of the writing of this blog, I am 37 years old. In that time I have seen many people forsake truth. I used to wonder why someone would forsake this truth in favor of this present world. However, after I examined Proverbs 29:18 more closely, I realized why. If one does not have a revelation they will cast off restraint.
Truth restrains me. Truth outlines the perimeters. Truth identifies the boundaries. And while some feel restricted by truth, remember this - the same sheepfold that keeps you in keeps the wolves out!
When Paul was inspired by the Holy Ghost to write Ephesians, he drew a comparison to the armor of God. The first piece of armor was the belt of truth. If one does not have a revelation of truth, they will easily discard it. Belts "restrain" me. Belt's hold the scabbard for my sword. In this case, the sword is the "sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God." Without revelation, one will cast off the belt of truth!
Jesus asked, "who do you say that I am?" Peter boldly proclaimed, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus went to explain to Peter that he had not received this revelation from man, but rather from divine appointment.
Paul proclaimed that his knowledge of Christ came by way of revelation.
John wrote "the revelation of Jesus Christ" while banished on the Isle of Patmos.
God spoke with Moses face to face as one speaks with a friend.
God chose to inform His friend Abraham what He planned to do to the cities of the plain.
If these men of God can have divine revelation from God, so can I and so can you. We need revelation! I'm all for preaching inspirational thoughts, but we also need instruction! I want people to be edified, but I want them to be educated as well. We need revelation in the pulpit and the pew! For without it, we will cast off restraint!
I have no doubt that you want to be blessed. I do to. So, let's "keep the law" rather than cast it off, and we will be blessed. It is my sincere prayer that God will grant you revelation of His Word. Prior to Jesus' ascension, He opened His disciples understanding that they might comprehend the Scriptures (Luke 24:45). I pray that God does the same for you today.
