One great thing about studying Scripture is that each of can learn an inexhaustible knowledge of truth. But building up a storehouse of head knowledge is useless if we do not apply it to the way we live. Being a brainiac does nut mean we are living and filled with hope. The Holy Spirit will guide us into the truth, changing our character to reflect Christ. Each of us is on the same level before the cross, surrendering our issues before Him.
“If an angel was to appear right now and tell you that your very next prayer would bring the breakthrough you’ve been longing for, I guarantee you’d be on your knees in a flash! How would you respond if that angel told you to pray daily for a year and that a miracle would take place instantly on the 365th time? Would you do it? Probably! We have no idea how long it’s going to take, but Jesus Himself has already told us not to give up.” - Excerpt, God on Mute by Pete Greig
“False Christians in John’s day used two special words to describe their experience: knowledge and unction. They claimed to have a special unction (anointing) from God that gave them a unique knowledge. They were “illuminated” and therefore living on a much higher level than anybody else. But John pointed out that all true Christians know God and have received the Spirit of God! And because they have believed the truth, they recognize a lie when they meet it.” - Excerpt, Be Real (1 John) by Warren W. Wiersbe
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