Be prepared to hear!

“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 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 4:11-12 KJV

Do you know how much your life depends on what you hear or don’t hear? Do you know how much your life depends on understanding? The Bible says that without hearing correctly or having understanding, you cannot achieve the necessary change that your life needs (Mark 4:11-12, my paraphrase). Change and forgiveness are received through understanding. This is why Jesus opened their understanding that they might understand the scripture in Luke 24:45. In Luke 8:18, He said, “Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.” You must be prepared to hear and to understand.

Perhaps you have been experiencing delays in one or more areas of your life; ask God to open your ears to hear and to give you understanding. You are stagnant and confused because everything is still in parable. But when understanding comes, a breakthrough is inevitable. The wise man said in Proverbs 4:7b, “With all thy getting get understanding!”

Prophetic Word: I prophesy over you that the spirit of wisdom and understanding enter into you in Jesus' name!

Prayer: Oh God, open my understanding and give me access to the mystery of Your Word in Jesus’ name. Amen.