Prayers Of The Spirit: Reservoirs of Divine Wisdom and Spiritual Intelligence
Study The Word
Colossians 1:9-10 (KJV)
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Did you know, that there is such a thing called spiritual wisdom, such a thing called spiritual understanding, and spiritual knowledge? And these are actual things that exist? Most Christians are not aware that these things are actually real. And God has made these available to us by His Spirit. Now, the first thing that needs to happen when you encounter information about these things in the scripture is to first acknowledge and accept that they are real; and then afterward you need to begin to appropriate, receive and activate these spiritual things. And you do this through the prayers of the Spirit. And our opening verse is one of the prayers of the Spirit by which you can ensure that you not only receive, but also activate spiritual wisdom, spiritual understanding and spiritual knowledge.
God’s perfect purpose for you is that you might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Think about this: so there is such a thing as spiritual understanding? This is real, and you can have it working in and through you. There is such a thing as spiritual intelligence! Remember, this is not the intelligence that the world celebrates—the kind that comes from prestigious universities or academic achievements. This is supernatural comprehension, a divine cognitive ability that enables you to understand and connect spiritual realities.
ἐπίγνωσις epignōsis knowledge – precise knowledge, full discernment, complete understanding, experiential knowledge, deep personal acquaintance
This Greek word epignōsis speaks of a precise, experiential knowledge—a deep, personal acquaintance with the will of God. God wants you to have this kind of intimate knowledge of His purposes, His plans, and His Word. He wants you to know Him and His will with such clarity and depth that it transforms every area of your life.
And then the scripture adds “in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” The Passion Translation says—God wants to make you “reservoirs of every kind of wisdom.” Haha! Did you hear that? You are not meant to be a puddle that dries up in the heat of life’s challenges. You are meant to be a reservoir—a deep, abundant, inexhaustible supply of divine wisdom and spiritual intelligence. Glory to God!
σοφία sophia wisdom – broad intelligence, divine wisdom, skill in the affairs of life, practical wisdom, insight into the true nature of things
Sophia wisdom is the divine ability to apply knowledge correctly. It is not merely knowing facts about God; it is knowing how to navigate life according to His principles. It is having spiritual insight into the true nature of things—seeing beyond the natural into the spiritual realities that govern our existence.
And then there’s sunesis—spiritual understanding, spiritual intelligence. This is your God-given capacity to comprehend spiritual concepts, to see relationships between divine truths, and to connect the dots of what God is doing in your life and in the world. Some of you have been walking through life without this activated, and you’ve been wondering why things don’t make sense. It’s because you need this spiritual intelligence! You need this supernatural comprehension of the things of God. Hallelujah!
Why does God want you filled with all this wisdom, knowledge, and understanding? Verse 10 tells us: “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work.” This spiritual intelligence is not for show. It’s not so you can impress people with your spiritual vocabulary. It is so that you can walk worthy of the Lord.
It positions you to live a life that pleases God in everything. It enables you to be fruitful—to produce results—in every good work you put your hand to do.
You see, when you have spiritual wisdom, when you have spiritual knowledge and understanding, you can now discern God’s plans and purposes.
σύνεσις sunesis understanding – intelligence, comprehension, the ability to understand concepts and see relationships, mental discernment, capacity to connect ideas
You can now understand what He is doing and how He wants you to be involved. You can now connect with His agenda for your life. And when you align yourself with His purposes, fruitfulness is inevitable! You become productive, effective, and successful in everything you do—not by your own strength, but because you are operating with divine intelligence.
And the scripture says you will be “increasing in the knowledge of God.” This is a continuous, progressive, ever-expanding experience. You don’t reach a point where you’ve learned everything about God. No! By the spirit of wisdom, the spirit of knowledge, and the spirit of understanding, you are continually growing, continually expanding, continually going deeper in your knowledge of Him.
He wants you to have this supernatural understanding of His purposes. He wants you to have this spiritual intelligence where your mind can comprehend and connect divine information. He wants you to be a walking, talking reservoir of every kind of wisdom. So when you pray these prayers of the Spirit, know that you are praying and activating what He has already made available to you. You are releasing what He has already given you freely by His Spirit. Glory to God!
Pray The Word
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your perfect will to fill me with the knowledge of Your purpose in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I receive today this supernatural intelligence, this divine comprehension of Your plans and purposes for my life. I declare that I am a reservoir of every kind of wisdom—spiritual wisdom, divine knowledge, and supernatural understanding flow through me abundantly. By this I walk worthy of You, Lord, unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and ever increasing in the knowledge of You, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Speak The Word
I am filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding! I am a reservoir of divine wisdom, spiritual knowledge, and supernatural intelligence. My mind comprehends and connects spiritual realities; I have the capacity to understand God’s plans and purposes for my life. I walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, and I am fruitful in every good work. I am continually increasing in the knowledge of God by the Spirit of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding at work in me, in the name of Jesus!