Rhapsody of Realities: Beyond An Awareness

*Beyond An Awareness* .

Thursday, January 26th . 

Pastor Chris 

_*These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).*_ 

In our opening Scripture, the Apostle John writes to believers; those who're already in Christ; who already believe in God. He wasn't writing to non-Christians. He says to them, "I want you to know that you have eternal life." The word "know" is translated from the Greek "Eido," which means to notice, observe, or become aware; it's knowledge with awareness. 

There're three other major words in the Greek language for knowledge, although the English language uses the word "know" or "knowledge" to classify all of them. However, they're not all the same; they mean different things. These three Greek words are, "Ginosko," "Gnosis," and "Epignosis." Ginosko is revelation knowledge. For example, Ephesians 3:19 says, _*"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge…."*_ "Know" in the foregoing scripture is Ginosko, while "knowledge" is "Gnosis." "Gnosis is scientific knowledge; knowledge gained by mental activity. 

The third and highest kind of knowledge is "Epignosis." This kind of knowledge brings the knower into a relationship with that which is known, and that's the one that really changes your life. Imagine that someone told you that you have a gift coming to you. When it arrives and you get acquainted with it, that's "Ginosko." When you unwrap the gift and become aware of what it is, that's "Eido," because you've now made the observation, but you haven't started relating with it. When you take out the gift and start relating with it, using and enjoying it as it were, you're into a relationship with the gift; that's "Epignosis." 

So, in Christianity, it's not enough to be merely aware that you're a Christian and you have eternal life. That knowledge should be a vital reality in your spirit; something you relate with, live in, and enjoy in the now! That knowledge should be a vital force that controls your thinking and actions. This is where meditating on the Word is vital; it brings you into that consciousness and oneness with the truth that you know in the Word. Hallelujah!

                *CONFESSION* 

*I'm a member of the body of Christ, of His flesh, and of His bones. The eternal life of God is at work in every fibre of my being, every bone of my body, and every cell of my blood. I'm consciously aware of, and relate with the knowledge that Christ is in me; therefore, I'm unshakable and indestructible. My life is a manifestation of the glory and nature of Christ. Blessed be God!*

*Further Study:* *||* Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. *||*

*||* 2 Peter 1:2-4 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. *||* 

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*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 18:15-35, 

Exodus 10-12

*2-Year Bible Reading Plan:* Matthew 10:1-11, 

Genesis 26

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Thursday, January 26th 2017

FORTIFY YOUR HEART 

(Guard Your Heart Diligently)

TO THE BIBLE: Proverbs 4:23 AMP

"Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life."

LET'S TALK

Every day, we hear words, see things, and read all kinds of information, both positive and negative. This is why it's so important that you build a fort around your spirit and shield it from receiving and processing the negative information that comes to you from the world, because out of your heart flow forth the wellsprings of life.

Refuse to be influenced or controlled by anything you hear, feel or see that's not consistent with the provisions of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For example, many today use social media to spread gossip, hate, violence, fear, lasciviousness and kinds of negative information. As a result, many young people are desperate and confused, not knowing how to handle daily issues of life and situations they're faced with. But you've got to remind yourself that the answers and solutions to life's questions and challenges can only be found in God's Word.

Job 22:29 says, "When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up..." (KJV). Rather than allow negative reports introduce fear to you, just say, "That's not for me. I function in the realm of super-abundance, super-strength, and super-success, because I'm an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. Therefore, I can never be disadvantaged in life."

Let such be the thoughts that dominate your mind and the words that proceed from your mouth, and sure enough the transforming power of God's Spirit will cause you to become exactly what you think and say about yourself.

Go Deeper

Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8

Pray

Dear Father, your Word is my life, and it will continually govern my heart and produce in me what it talks about, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

Matthew 18:15-35, Exodus 10-12

TWO YEAR

Acts 12:20-25, Job 22-23

Act

Write down the thoughts that have come to your mind, as a result of reading today's message.