“…Through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.” (Proverbs 11:9)

Indeed and in truth, as it is often quoted, knowledge is power and nothing delivers like having a knowing edge over a confronting situation. Different kinds of knowledge, however, inhabit different kinds of power. If the knowledge you posses are not of God but rather are of wickedness, the power you gain will be that of doing wickedness. However, if your knowledge is that of God, then the power that is inhabited will be the power of God. In this world, wickedness may seem to reign, but it will not last forever. By this virtue, it is always wise to search or seek for the knowledge that carries the power of God.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
The Word of God made us to realize in Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Evidently, the combination of operating wisely and knowing that God is in absolute control of life is more than enough to overcome in this world of challenges. As an acclaimed believer whose righteousness is in Christ Jesus, the knowledge of God is what will deliver. The Word of God testifies to it: “…Through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.” (Proverbs 11:9)
DEMONSRATING THE FEAR OF GOD
Demonstrating the fear of God indeed and in truth will activate the deliverance of man. It is impossible to demonstrate the fear of God and not rise above captivity. Also, demonstrating the fear of God is to know what God cannot do. The only thing He cannot do is fail. The Book of Isaiah points out what it will take for an acclaimed believer to avoid captivity. Isaiah 5:12-13, “…But they did not regard the work of the Lord, nor considered the operation of His hands. Therefore my people have gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge…” The testimonies in the pages of Bible and all that we can see around us are enough to regard and consider on a regular basis the work of the Lord for our deliverance from captivity. It is knowledge to constantly regard (think highly, to relate) the work of the Lord. Also, it is knowledge to consistently consider (to view attentively, bear in mind) His work. With consistency in operating the knowledge of God, the power of God will not elude us from having a knowing edge over the challenges of life that bring forth captivity.
NOT DEMONSTRATING THE FEAR OF GOD  
A failure not to regard or consider is equal to not retaining Him in their knowledge. A failure to retain Him will generate no power of God. Romans 1:28-32, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving,unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.” Evidently, in a debased mindset there is no knowledge that operates the power of God. Moreover, no man who walks in any of the above mentioned debase mind activity will be able to operate the power of God.
CHALLENGE YOUR CHALLENGE WITH HIS WORD
What then can be a solution to your challenge? Is your challenge a self invented one or one that is outside of your control? Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Which of the two do you represent? Are you one who love God or one who is called according to His purpose? It is always worth it to search the Scripture and measure ourselves with men and women who have passed in the Word. Evidently, Daniel’s love of God was clear when he “…Purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with wine…” (Daniel 1:8) Daniel was a young man in captivity yet he did not renounce his God but rather served with love. Paul, the apostle, was called. He was in all his ways against the work of God in Christ Jesus. At the time of his calling by Jesus, he was on his way to do havoc in Damascus. The lives of Daniel and Paul were with insurmountable challenges that are beyond comprehension. Daniel loved the Lord and the Apostle Paul was called according to the purpose of God. At the end of it all, we know it through the Bible that all worked together for good for both Daniel and Paul. Search yourself: is your challenge outside of your control or self invented?With wisdom and understanding, have a knowing edge over your challenges. Know it and gain the understanding that, “…The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” (Daniel 11:32)

When you understand the fear of God, you will find the knowledge of God.
Be unafraid live in faith.
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