Embracing Divine Understanding

Posted on Jan 17, 2024 in Uncategorized |

Embracing Divine Understanding

The Lord has been impressing upon my heart the importance of understanding. He is the source of wisdom, revelation, and understanding of His word so that we “may know” the following:

1. His calling for us and what He has/is calling us to accomplish.

2. The richness of the inheritance He has for “the saints.”

3. The extraordinary greatness of His power towards us.

He is the source of wisdom, revelation and understanding

Consider Ephesians 1:17-19:

“17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.”

Isn’t it amazing? The Lord desires to inform us. While we may sometimes perceive His Word and plans as a mystery to solve, He wants to share them with us. He waits with longsuffering for us to listen, and once we hear, to obey.

Embrace Understanding

Yet, we must acknowledge that the Lord already expects much from us. He expects maturity, some understanding, and the ability to discern what is right. He is the all-knowing God, and He knows what we have learned and what whether we are being lazy or ignorant. Luke 12:48 reminds us that more is required from those who know. Ignorance is not an excuse because the Word is accessible for all to explore.

 

Luke 12:48 says, “ But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.

What has the Lord given you? What is expected of you?

Micah 6:8 states, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Let’s take what the Lord has revealed and apply it today. This moment can be your breakthrough, a turning point. Decide to discard excuses for ignorance, laziness, and distractions. Set your focus on the Lord, seek wisdom, understanding, and His calling for this year, this month, this week. He is waiting.
 

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