For
who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which
is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the
Spirit of God.
1st
Corinthians 2:11
(ESV)
Brass
ceilings. I'm sure every believer reading this has at one time or
another felt like their prayers went no higher than a brass ceiling.
We've all struggled with prayer, unsure if God was even listening,
let alone willing to answer. That may be your struggle right now.
Jesus
taught God knows our needs even before we pray (Matthew 6:8). It
isn't that He's refusing to answer us, it's that He moves in His own
timing so when the answer arrives it may be perfect for us.
When
we groan in our spirits in prayer, the Holy Spirit and Christ
Himself, as fully God and fully man, groans for us, interceding on our behalf.
(Romans 8:26-27, 8:34). What better intercessor could we have than a
Divine Human Brother who lived and suffered a life of earthly
adversity and sacrifice just as we do? What they hear from you are
beautiful secrets. Secrets the Spirit knows and brings to God with
instant intensity.
Jesus
said God sees us as having more value than the sparrows He feeds, or
the grass that is here today and in the fire tomorrow (Matthew 10:31, 6:30). Jesus ends by saying to make seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness your priority, then all these other things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33).
Who
can know their thoughts except it be the spirit of that man or woman?
Likewise, Who can know our needs and relay them to the Mind of God
except the Mind of God?
No
matter how it seems, your prayers still come up to the God of heaven
known only to your mind and His. Sparrows or you? As much as He
loves His creation Jesus says the greater value lies with you and
your beautiful secrets. The Spirit knows every one of them and sees
in them the greatest value, presenting them to the Father mind to
mind.
Ken
