“The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of knowledge…” — Isaiah 11:2b, Colossians 1:9–10, Philippians 3:8–10, John 10:14–15
One of the greatest struggles we face today as believers isn’t the lack of information, but having too much of it. In the early Church, the challenge was that many had never even heard of Jesus. But now, we’re surrounded by voices—sermons, teachings, opinions, and countless versions of the truth. Everyone seems to say, “This is the way.” It can be overwhelming and confusing. With so much noise, how do we truly know what’s from God?
In the Bible, “knowing” isn’t just about learning facts—it’s about personal experience. Like when it says, “Adam knew Eve,” it means they shared something deep and close. Paul said, “I want to know Christ” (Philippians 3:10), not just in his mind, but in his heart and life. That’s what the Spirit of Knowledge does. He helps us truly know God in a close and real way. It’s not about memorizing everything—it’s about hearing His voice and walking with Him every day. Like Jesus said, “My sheep know My voice.” We recognize Him because we know Him personally.
Just like in real relationships, it’s not the loudest voices that know us best. It’s the people who walk with us, sit with us, and cry with us. The same is true with God. The Spirit of Knowledge doesn’t teach us just to win arguments. He draws us closer to the heart of the Father so we can recognize what’s real and walk in it.
That’s why Paul prayed in Colossians 1:9 that believers would be “filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” Not just knowledge for knowledge’s sake, but knowledge that leads to a life that pleases God. The Spirit of Knowledge protects us from error, not by making us defensive, but by making us deeply rooted in relationship. The more we know Him, the less we’re shaken by everything else.
We cannot recognize truth by just memorizing the entire Bible. We simply need to walk closely with the One who is Truth. The Spirit of Knowledge helps us live with confidence, not confusion. And in that quiet confidence, we come to know this unshakable truth: He is not just our God, our Creator, or our Provider—He is our FATHER.
Father, thank You for giving us the Spirit of Knowledge. Draw us close to You—not just so we can know about You, but so we can truly know You. Let every encounter with You shape us and deepen our love for You. Amen.
