1 Corinthians 2:12

1 Corinthians 2:12 - We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given.

Did you know that when you were saved you received God’s Spirit inside of you? As impossible as it sounds it is true. Before salvation we had the spirit of the world in us. It controlled our thinking and our actions. We would conform our lives to what the world wanted. If it said ‘do this’ we would do it, if it said ‘do that’ we would not hesitate. That is a sad life to live.
Now we have been set free from that and our lives belong to God. His Spirit is alive inside of us to guide and lead us in life and truth. Through God’s Spirit we are able to understand the things of God and all that God has given us through Jesus. Yet there is a problem. If all this is true why do most of us still act like the world?
We have freedom in Christ, but we are still allowing the world’s spirit dictate how we live. It doesn't have to be this way! God has set us free and we need to start acting like it! Who are you trying to please anyway? Are you trying to please God, or man?
It is time for us to refocus our attention God. His opinion is the only one that truly matters. When we put our trust in Him we will stop looking for man’s approval. Looking for the approval of men will trip you up every time. Let God’s Spirit reign in your life and renew your mind so that you will be able to understand all that God has done for you.

1 Corinthians 2:12

1 Corinthians 2:12 - We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.



          God has given us so much. He has shown us grace and mercy, and through Jesus we have been taken from death to life. And not only that He has given us power and authority, He has blessed us with health and wellness and He provides for all of our needs. The list goes on and on.
          Earlier in this chapter Paul quotes Isaiah saying, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who Love Him.” Then in verse 10 He goes on to say, “but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit.”
          As we read this we see that the things of God were a mystery, but that has changed. Christ came and now we have God’s Spirit in us. God’s Spirit, of course, knows the mind of God and the will of God.
          Through His Spirit, God opens our eyes to these mysteries. We no longer have to wonder or guess about what God has prepared for us. Since we have the Spirit we have direct access to God and we can see into His heart. We can see that God has nothing but Love for us, as a father Loves his children, since we are His children.
          Those of us who are parents can see this love relationship a little clearer. As parents we know that we want the best for our children. We want to see them blessed and successful in all that they do, and we will help them in whatever way we can. God is no different. He wants the best for you and will help you achieve it. Surrender your heart and mind to God and let His Spirit open your eyes to all He has given you.