[27] “The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.” — Proverbs 20:27 (KJV)
What is a candle? It’s a small substance made of wax and thick thread that lights up when it catches fire. Candles aren’t as bright as light bulbs. Their brightness reaches short distances, and until lit, they’ll never function. What can we learn from this?
Proverbs 20:27 tells us that the spirit of man is the candle of the Lord. Then Solomon adds that it searches all the inward parts of the belly. That implies three things.
1. If your candle isn’t lit, you’ll not see the fullness of your potential in Christ. Why? Because the Holy Spirit can’t help you to search for what’s in you since your spirit isn’t regenerated by Him. That is why unbelievers don’t know their purpose and live wasted lives wallowing in sin.
2. God knows you more than you know yourself. And it’s only by His help you can see what’s in you that you never thought was there (searches the inward parts of his belly).
3. God leads from within and only shows you your next steps to take, not the entire plan of your life, even though He has it. I told you that candles don’t shine to very far distances. So once God’s Spirit has mingled with your spirit as God’s child, He’ll always prompt you on the next step(s) to take as you fulfil your purpose. You only have to trust Him and follow Him wholeheartedly.
One question I ask people is that “do you know you?” Without Jesus, we can do nothing to please God. He’s our guide. So if you’re not born again, come to Jesus to light up your spirit by the Holy Spirit’s regeneration in you (Titus 3:5). If you’re already in Christ, work on knowing God more intimately. You’ll see Him direct your paths each day.
You’re a blessing.
Prayer
Father, I pray that You’ll shine brighter in my spirit by giving me insight into my potential. In Jesus’ name, I renounce any inner desire to take a different path other than what You’re leading me to take. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Devotional Code: KGD // 2022 – 355
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