How to use Revelation Effectively

Revelation is God's revealed plan and purpose through his Word the bible. It is revealed truth and Jesus said in John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: "thy word is truth". To begin revelation must be final authority in a persons life to be effective, but public and private opinion does not allow this to happen. The bible is the one effective tool that unites individuals worldwide regardless of culture, ethnicity and race. Central principles such as Salvation, the Father Son and Holy Spirit, sin and the baptism are just a few core principles that men believe even though doctrine in various religions and denominations slightly differ. If revelation is to be effectively used, one should... 1. Believe in God's revealed plan and purpose - Hebrews 11:6 declares "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a reward-er of them that diligently seek him". May i add that if God is not pleased then the recipient of his plan and purpose for their life will not be pleased either. Also things will not work out in the long run. Proverbs 14:12 declares There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death. Personal opinion may seem right at the moment but in the long run reality will set in if God's purpose and plan is not in the center. 2. Be willing to change - Revelation effectively changes the way a person thinks. Romans 12:2 declares "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God". Change is not something many are willing to do because of the challenges that being uncomfortable bring. A certain routine does not demand much, but change physically and emotionally does beginning with how a person thinks. Joseph was going to put Mary his espoused wife away privately because he had suspected her of being unfaithful. It was the law and culture of that day to stone a woman according to the Law of Moses if adultery was suspected and for Joseph there was no other explanation. Matthew 1:20 declares, But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. Notice how revelation and revealed truth changed Joseph's thinking and his actions were soon to effectively line up with the purpose and plan of God. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). We see that the family was preserved that Jesus was to be reared up in because revelation effectively changed his mind. 3. Be willing to Obey - Matthew 1:24 declares that Joseph was obedient to the revelation he received... Then Joseph being raised from sleep "did" as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: