Revelations from the Lord

 

There is more that I have to say about myself. It won’t help, but I will talk now about visions and revelations from the Lord. – 2 Corinthians 12:1 (ERV)

Apostle Paul spoke of revelations from the Lord, not to boast of his achievements, gifts or blessings but to let his listeners know that revelation leads to encounters with God and those encounters lead to personal transformation. This was Paul’s experience and will be yours if God chooses to give you the same wonderful insight.

We often expect revelations from the Lord to be something grand and stunning and though they can be, they aren’t always, many times the experience presents as simple moments.

These moments can take the form of being immersed in His presence and His peace, as “His Kingdom come” manifests in your life but anticipating more, you run the risk of not recognizing it as a divine encounter.

Without this recognition, receiving revelation can make one proud.

I know a man in Christ who was taken up to the third heaven…he heard things that he is not able to explain. He heard things that no one is allowed to tell. I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself. I will boast only about my weaknesses. – 2 Corinthians 12:2, 4, 5 (ERV)

The Apostle was warning the church at Corinth about the pride that could easily set in when revelation is perceived as standing alone.

Revelation comes to enlarge your faith not your head.

I must not be too proud of the wonderful things that were shown to me. – 2 Corinthians 12:7 (ERV)

Beloved, God releases His revelation so that you will release your faith into that which He has given you insight.

Revelation means to lift the veil or remove the cover and when the veil is lifted, you are given access to the spiritual realm in a much greater way. When the cover is removed, the gate to truth which was at one time hidden opens.

Receiving revelation from the Lord is no joke and must be treated with respect and seen as an honour and a privilege, for not everyone receives revelation.

Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children. Yes, Father, you did this because it’s what you really wanted to do. – Luke 10:21 (ERV)

People who are like little children have hearts that are open to revelation. Humility of heart is a qualifier.

When you’re full of yourself, a virtual know-it-all, wise in your own eyes, as Paul, before his encounter, once was, revelatory truth remains hidden.

Jesus declared,

“I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children – Matthew 11:25 (ESV)

Many people believe that weightier spiritual truths are reserved for those persons who are considered the most intelligent or learned but from God’s perspective it’s those who have a certain eagerness and willingness like that of little children.

Those who don’t understand the mechanics of how revelation comes or to whom but have surrendered their hearts, are those who attract revelation from the Lord.

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “Revelations from the Lord” ©2026 April 9, 2026