Wisdom and Revelation: A Prayerful Request of Necessity

Ephesians 1:17: "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better." We see that Paul wanted the church members in Ephesus to have a desire for wisdom and revelation from God.

As believers, one of our essential desires should be wisdom and revelation from God. In prayer, we are able to ask God for these so that we can know the depth of his ways and also live more effectively.

Wisdom: The application of knowledge. Yet, how can one apply knowledge that they don't have? That's where revelation comes in.

Revelation: Insight and knowledge that comes from God to you. This is not knowledge from your own understanding. Rather, it comes from the spirit of God in you and gives insight to your mind. This can be knowledge about prophetic events, his word, or even simply a word for you that God has concerning your life. We are to pray and ask for revelation.

Receiving revelation is not some "spooky" angelic visitation. Rather, it can simply take the form of an idea that comes from God that surpasses your understanding and enlightens your mind about a matter. Therefore, beloved children of God, pray to our Father, for wisdom, but even more so , for revelation. In doing so, his word will open up and the depths of prophetic and spiritual truths within it will unfold, and his spirit will speak to your mind about personal matters so that you may advance in life with utmost effectiveness.

In Christ,