The spirit of understanding

“That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.” Mark 4:12

Understanding converts information into action. Understanding converts knowledge into wisdom. Training or learning without understanding keeps a man in the same spot. Many of the situations that we are expecting to change are waiting for us to change first. In the realm of men, you can always change by learning new things. However, if you lack understanding, you go nowhere, even with first-class training. When you receive the spirit of understanding, you profit from your learning.

“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;” Isaiah 11:1-2

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple” Psalms 119:130

You cannot be converted without the spirit of understanding. Your sins cannot be forgiven without the spirit of understanding. You cannot reign in life without the spirit of understanding, nor can you fulfill your destiny without the spirit of understanding. You must understand who you are, the environment you are in, and the assignment God has given you to make your life count on earth. If you have access to the mystery of God’s word, you receive the spirit of understanding through which the spirit of wisdom and revelation operates in your life. This is the key to supernatural change and access to the inheritance of the saint.

May you be baptized with the spirit of understanding, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, let my eyes of understanding be enlightened, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.