August 24, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I prayed and asked God to give me more clarity in the scriptures. I felt like there were some missing pieces. Even though I know God’s word is complete, I lack understanding because He hasn’t revealed everything to me. He still hasn’t opened my eyes to everything, but he is slowly uncovering some details and giving me the confirmation I need from other teachers or pastors for confidence in what I have read in the Bible. Yes, there are some things we will not know because they are mysteries, but most of the information that we need is already written in the Bible. I think God may start to reveal more to His followers the closer we get to tribulation. Do we want Him to reveal everything? Probably not yet; I’m sure the details will be shocking and blow our minds. However, He paces us in knowledge so we won’t be devastated by what He discloses. As a caveat, especially in the age of false teachers and prophets, do not listen to anyone giving an opinion who doesn’t provide you with scripture backing. It’s up to you to follow up on any scripture to ensure it fits with what they proclaim. Is it in context with the rest of the chapter? If not, dismiss what is said that doesn’t match up. Mistakes don’t necessarily mean they are a false teacher, but you are responsible for the verification. Be a Berean, comb through the Bible, and verify that what is being said is true. When we ask, God will answer, so make sure you don’t dismiss what he reveals to you.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 1 John 5:14-15