"That
the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of
every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus" (Philemon 1:6).
The
Bible says we've been called into fellowship with the Lord Jesus: "God is
faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ
our Lord" (1 Corinthians 1:9). The Greek word translated “fellowship"
and "communicate" is "koinonia" which also means oneness,
partnership, companionship and communion. It means the drinking or sharing
together until you can't tell us apart from Him.
The import of this word is that it
reinforces the fact that you're participating in divinity, just as the Apostle
Peter says, "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" (2 Peter 1:4).
How the whole world needs to hear it!
The
scripture says the communication of your faith becomes effectual (that is,
active, operative or functional) as you acknowledge every good thing that is in
you in Christ Jesus. Did you know there was something good inside you? The
Bible says there is! The world wouldn't tell you that. You can only get such
information from the Word of God.
The
word "acknowledging" as used in the scripture doesn't just mean that
you nod your head in approval. It's more than mental accent; it’s the
affirmation of truth. It's from the Greek word "epignosis" which by
definition means "a specific revelation knowledge that’s void of any assumptions."
You've been brought into a special esoteric knowledge belonging only to those
who have been initiated by the Holy Spirit. In other words, you've been brought
into a full knowledge of the treasures that are in you.
You
may have great treasures in you which aren't functional. You can be in a church
and not be functional. It's saddening to note that many Christians are in this
category today. You don’t have to remain a bench warmer in your church anymore.
The Bible is showing you that God wants your participation in the gospel of
Jesus Christ to become functional.
He
has shown you how to make the great treasure in you functional, and that is by
the acknowledging of every good thing in you. This is why you need to spend
more time in the Word of God. As you meditate on the Word, the Holy Spirit will
bring its reality to light in your life.
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