UNDERSTANDING IS IMPORTANT
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding (Proverbs 4:7).
Just as wisdom is important, understanding is
also very important. That’s why the Bible says,
“…therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get
understanding.” A beautiful thing about the Spirit of
wisdom is that He doesn’t come alone. In Proverbs 8:14,
Wisdom says, “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I
am understanding; I have strength.” Wisdom imparts
understanding. Sometimes, people have questions for
which they require answers, but the Spirit of wisdom gives
you insight into mysteries and secrets; He floods the eyes
of your understanding with light.
The Lord Jesus emphasized the importance of
understanding when He spoke a parable to the people
about the sower who went forth to sow his seeds. As he
sowed, some seeds fell by the way side. He then explained
that the seeds that fell by the way side represent those
who, when they hear the Word, don’t understand it. The
message actually got into their hearts, but Jesus said,
because they didn’t understand it, Satan came immediately
to steal it from their hearts (Matthew 13:19).
People do many things today in the Church without
proper understanding. For instance, when some sing
worship songs, not many care to understand the language
or the message they’re worshipping with. Some supposed
worship songs are actually not worship songs, yet many
sing them and, in their minds, they’re worshipping the
Lord. For instance, when you sing: “We’re heirs of the
Father,” that’s an affirmation; it blesses you, but it’s not a
worship song.
Worship songs are about God, Jesus, and the Holy
Spirit. A song like, “I Surrender All,” isn’t a worship song,
neither is it for the new creation; it’s meant for sinners
being converted to Christ. You already “surrendered all”
when you proclaimed Jesus as the Lord of your life. You
don’t need to surrender again.
Do you see why understanding is so important?
Without it, one’s ministry, success, and prosperity will be
very limited. What you need is to grow in wisdom—divine
wisdom—and this comes to you through the ministry
of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Yield yourself
completely to the Holy Spirit. Study and meditate on the
Word every day, and you’ll find that always, you’re filled
with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual
understanding.
CONFESSION
The Word of God dwells in me richly, causing me to
know and walk in God’s divine plan. I’m filled with
the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual
understanding. Blessed be God!
Further study:
Isaiah 11:2; Ephesians 1:17-18; Luke 8:10
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 20:20-21:1-4 & 1 Samuel 20-22
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Romans 15:10-19 & Psalm 129-130