The Alpha of Divine Inspiration

UV 3066/ 10000 The Alpha of Divine Inspiration
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Job 32 v 8

There are inspired works of man, inspired by the spirit of man and of this world. This spirit can cause a man to shine or excel, to write great novels or poetry or carve great sculpture. But human inspiration is limited and it can happen only in fits and starts. It is the inspiration or taking in of the Spirit of the Almighty that gives us wisdom, true knowledge and understanding. That spirit is the Holy Spirit. The same spirit inspired men and women of God through the ages to write the word of God. When we inspire or take in the Word of God, therefore, the Spirit of God is needed to interpret it rightly, apply it correctly and fully.

The books of man ‘s knowledge and wisdom cannot teach us how and why the Earth and all creatures on it have come into being. The Bible, however, lays bare the mystery of creation and the purpose of creation. It also inspires in us the power to realize or fulfil the purpose of God in our lives. Jesus is invested with the seven fold spirit of the might of God, the wisdom of God, the knowledge of God, the understanding of God, the spirit of counsel, the wonder-causing spirit and the spirit of the fear of God or of utmost reverence. The inspiration of the last mentioned spirit kept Jesus from wilful error or sin. That same spirit can keep us on the straight and narrow without allowing the enemy to divert us on to the path of red herrings. The spirit of might of God gives us the inner strength to overcome the limitations of circumstances, to do that which we intended. Our mere speaking the word will set things in motion in this world. We believe that nothing is impossible for the Lord. The spirit of counsel will enable us to seek and accept good advice as well as to give wise advice to those who need. It will help us to take well considered and correct decisions or choices.

The spirit of wisdom that the Almighty inspires in us is pure, peaceful, gentle, easy to persuade, full of good fruit of love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self control, not partial or insincere. The spirit of knowledge of the Holy One will teach us to emulate Jesus in our daily lives. We understand what the Lord wants us to do. We understand the love of God in its various dimensions. Such wisdom, knowledge and understanding is transformational it affects the inner working of the spirit of man. In contrast, human knowledge, wisdom and understanding are informational and does not affect the inner working of the spirit of man. The spirit of the Lord will always keep us learning and growing. There is no limit to learning and growing.