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Our Daily Quest!

       This generation has so much knowledge compared to previous generations, and so it will increase until Jesus returns. It is to be expected, especially with the rise in technological advancements. As children of God, the same can be said for us as well. There is so much knowledge in the Body of Christ now than in previous times and dispensations. This had made some within the Body claim more knowledge than someone like Apostle Paul. Some even go as far as claiming to be gods because of the amount of knowledge they have! This calls for caution.
        The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 1:18 NKJV, "For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow." This tells us that as we grow in knowledge, we become acutely aware of how much our ignorance costs, and this thought in itself causes us grief. This does not mean we should not chase after increasing knowledge, as children of God we are encouraged to deepen our knowledge in and of God. This we must do in Him because outside of Him will lead to pride and arrogance as we see exhibited in people that have continued to grow in knowledge without God! 
       To be in step with Him, Jesus said in Matthew 11:29 NKJV,  "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." If our end goal in our quest for knowledge is to know Him; then it means we desire to be like Him. If that is the case, then we are encouraged to be yoked with Him! Beloved, knowledge is good but without Jesus, it only brings sorrow, dissatisfaction, and frustration! For instance, this terrible desire for knowledge has led many within the Body to have an inordinate desire to be associated with what they deem to be beneficial and will advance whatever they have seen as success. 
    We are taught severally and from many pulpits and platforms on the importance of associating with people who will help us get to our desired goal, which is usually wealth and or influence! This is great, after all, it is a great thing to be successful. However, in our quest to be 'this great person', there is a need to look again at what we are associated with. To be associated with people means to share a common interest(s) or purpose with the thing or people. This association is a 'yoke', a joining if you will. This yoke imposes binding relationships that carry eternal consequences. As children of God waiting for their Savior to return, it calls for caution. 
      To be 'yoked' as we saw in the Scripture is to be 'joined'! Matthew 11:29 (TPT), "Simply join your life with Mine. Learn My ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me." This is an invitation to 'join' our life with the LORD - for as many as desire relief and joy - through a relationship with Him. This relationship brings us to a place of a deeper level of commitment in which we learn His character as His disciples. Beloved, our walk with Jesus requires us to lean on Him (we move as He moves). 
       Many have this knowledge but lack the understanding that the essence of this yoke or joining with Christ is to build His Character in us. As we walk with Him daily, we die to ourselves and grow in our likeness in Character with Him. You may argue that you are 'yoked' with Jesus! Good! But, does your life as it is portray the character of Christ? It is not enough to bear His name, we must be like Him because we are actively joined to Him. This joining cannot be faked. God sees it, even satan sees it: "But the evil spirit retorted, “I know and recognize and acknowledge Jesus, and I know about Paul, but as for you, who are you” (Acts 19:15, AMP)? 
        If truly, you are yoked with Him, then live a life that reflects this daily. This is our daily quest: To be like Jesus! "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin], having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude" (Colossians 2:6-7, AMP). God bless you as you ponder on these words!




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  1. Anonymous15 October 2023 at 20:46

    I appreciate the work you put into sharing these insights with us.

    Godspeed & keep up the good work! There are souls touched by what what you do! Shalom.

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    1. Beulah Foundation for Christ26 October 2023 at 16:23

      God bless you. We will continue as the LORD grants us the Grace to! Please do share with your family and friends.

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