The bible is a manual, that carries the word of God.
The bible is full of mysteries but it's not a mystical book understanding the BIBLE is understanding politics, science, mystery, literature etc. The Bible is the mind of God, and the will of God revealed. We ought to read the word daily for more understanding.
Understanding, is the key to becoming outstanding when you understand you will become outstanding.
The level of your understanding determines your level of distinction. It is light that makes for flight Isaiah 60:1, you cannot shine until your light shine.
Illumination is the light that comes from the understanding of the word 2nd Timothy 2:15. We don't read the Bible to get heat, we read the Bible to get light.
There can be no manifestation beyond the level of your manifestation, what provokes God answers is not the age but the word, don't build on gift but build base on the word., you could be gifted, but you gift would not carry you far. Gift are seasonal but the word of God remains for ever his word is yes and amen.