Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love him. – 1 Corinthians 2:9
This verse deals with heaven, right? Quiz time. To what time or era does it refer? Though many will answer, “Heaven,” this verse has already been fulfilled today on earth!
The verse is a quotation of Isaiah 64:4, where Isaiah longs for the day when God will reveal Himself. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul declares that day has come. God has given us His Spirit, a Guide to explain His deepest thoughts. “Now we have received … the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12). Note the past tense. He has already given these things, and they were free!
What are these things we already possess? Here is a short list:
- His love (Romans 5:5).
- His peace (John 14:27).
- His wisdom (James 1:5).
- His joy (John 16:24).
- His comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Some might wonder if we can possibly experience these blessings when we’re sick. Yet if one considers the context of each of these promises, they’ve been freely given to those in the midst of great tribulations!
If you believe in the goodness of God, ask yourself, would He allow us to go through hardship and not be our Stronghold through it? Will He fail to provide the necessary resources to handle the pain? He shows up greater when our need is greater. When I lean on the Lord in my troubles, I find my experience of His goodness is greatest.
“Pie in the sky” does not have to be “by and by.” The “things freely given to us by God,” and “all that God has prepared for those who love Him,” are for our enjoyment now!
Lord, please help us depend on you to discover all that you have prepared for us today!
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