The sixth of the Seven Spirits is that of Knowledge. Knowledge without the Spirit is limited in scope. Carnal men acquire knowledge in hope of being fulfilled. They pursue knowledge as ravenous wolves seek their prey. Worldly knowledge is increasing at an exponential rate yet mankind continues to walk in lack, division, war, pestilence, conflict, etc. Knowledge by itself is not the answer. Yet when knowledge is acquired by the SPIRIT, fruitfulness occurs. In the Pentecostal Age, the “gifts” of the SPIRIT include a word of knowledge. This infers a limitation. However the Spirit of Knowledge is as unfathomable as OUR FATHER. There is knowledge beyond the intellect of man which can only be accessed by the SPIRIT and appropriately applied in response to those who are led by the SPIRIT.
What knowledge should we seek first? The Apostle Paul shared the following in Philippians 3:
8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
We must put on the Mind of Christ for in HIM is the relevant knowledge to live by. With the knowledge from Above we will properly perceive in response to each situation or circumstance that presents itself to us. We will not be caught unaware. When you are confronted by an enemy or those who despitefully use you and persecute you, not only will you Love them but by the SPIRIT of Knowledge will you be able to properly minister to them. No longer will you be disturbed, upset, or frustrated in your interaction with them.
Knowledge requires comprehension. The word “comprehend” means to lay hold of so as to make’s one’s own. Knowledge becomes integrated into you and nobody can take it from you. When you know something, it is available to you for your use for you possess it. When Christ dwells in us, we have the fullness of FATHER available to us. Paul wrote in Ephesians 3:
16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,
17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—
19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
The fullness of FATHER is the treasure of all treasures. It can only be comprehended by those rooted and grounded in Love. Our comprehension will be impeded until we have fully embraced Love in our lives. Knowledge will not be given to those who would misuse it for their own agenda or intent. The SPIRIT of Knowledge will not perpetuate any direction other than that of Love.
Discovery of facts leads you to knowledge. Knowledge properly applied leads you to Truth. The Spirit of Knowledge will lead you into all Truth for you to use it in practical application to your calling. Paul prayed “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2-4). As we walk in the Spirit of Knowledge, we will be fully exposed to HIS fullness, we will be able to comprehend GODLINESS, and our eyes will be fully opened. As a result reverence for HIS majesty will be fully and completely realized for we now realize we reside on HOLY ground. The external things of the world will no longer have appeal for the treasury of the internal will displace the former priorities. The riches of the world will no longer be of value. HE has made known to us the riches of HIS Glory. Nothing else compares to this treasure.