Devotion – I Corinthians 2

S – Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, since the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 

1 Corinthians 2:10 CSB

O – Commentary:

revealed … by … Spirit— The secrets of revelation are secret to some, not because those who know them will not reveal them (for indeed, the very notion of revelation implies an unveiling of what had been veiled), but because those to whom they are announced have not the will or power to comprehend them. Hence the Spirit-taught alone know these secrets (Ps 25:14; Pr 3:32; Jn 7:17; 15:15).

unto us—the “perfect” or fully matured in Christian experience (1 Co 2:6). Intelligent men may understand the outline of doctrines; but without the Holy Spirit’s revelation to the heart, these will be to them a mere outline—a skeleton, correct perhaps, but wanting life  (Lu 10:21).

the Spirit searcheth—working in us and with our spirits (compare Ro 8:16, 26, 27). The Old Testament shows us God (the Father) for us. The Gospels, God (the Son) with us. The Acts and Epistles, God (the Holy Ghost) in us [Monod], (Ga 3:14).

deep things of God—(Ps 92:5). His divine nature, attributes, and counsels. The Spirit delights to explore the infinite depths of His own divine mind, and then reveal them to us, according as we are capable of understanding them (De 29:29). This proves the personality and Godhead of the Holy Ghost. Godhead cannot be separated from the Spirit of God, as manhood cannot be separated from the Spirit of man [Bengel].

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

A – This is a great description of the working of the Holy Spirit. God’s word and will is in plain sight to all people.  It is words, principles and anyone can understand it.  Yet, all of us are spiritual beings.  The Holy Spirit works in us to “bring life” to the same words and it brings us to an ongoing relationship with God, through Christ.   We need to invite the Holy Spirit to do this each day so our relationship will grow.

R – Lord, I thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit.  I invite the Holy Spirit to bring to life your words. and help me to grow in my relationship with you.  I ask for you to unveil the mysteries that I need to comprehend so that I will grow in my wisdom, understanding, compassion and empathy.  Bring to life the things in my life that are dormant and quiet anything that would bring opposition.