How we all long for understanding. “If only I understood…” then I would know what to do. “I don’t understand why…” can keep us frustrated. Understanding is one of the great needs to a fulfilling and satisfied life. There is only one source of understanding and that is from the One who creates and gives life. If we know Him then we will gain understanding.
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10b
The way that we know the Lord is through His Word. Jesus Christ and God’s Word is the revelation that we have of who God is. They are one and the same.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. John 1:1-4
When we receive understanding it is as though a light has come on in our life. We feel as though we are no longer groping in darkness. That is exactly what the Lord does in our life when we receive understanding. We see and are enlightened.
There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. John 1:9
The Lord’s commandments give us understanding. If a person wants understanding in a particular area then he must find the commandment that God has given in that area. Faith or trust and obedience come before understanding. We want to “understand” before we obey but we will not “understand” until we trust in His Word and do what He says
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; Psalm 111:10b
We can trust the Lord because He loves us perfectly and perfect love casts out all fear. We can do His commandments and not be afraid because His commandments are for our good. He gave His commandments because He loves us.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, I John 4:18a
Come to Jesus Christ if you are struggling and frustrated. Come to Jesus Christ if you are weary of trying to understand. Come to Jesus Christ for peace and understanding. He invites all of us to come to Him.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29,29
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