Understanding

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov 3:5-6 (NIV)

“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.” Prov 4:5 (NIV)

“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Prov 4:7 (NIV)

We know more than we obey. Wisdom is to know and comprehend. Understanding is to apply what we know and comprehend. Application of God’s Word indicates fullness in Christ.

Just as a treadmill will not benefit your health unless you get on it and use it, God’s Word will not bring understanding until you apply it. Application leads to clarification, maturation, and transformation.

Where do you start? You start by reading God’s Word. Next, you meditate on God’s Word. Then, you apply God’s Word. Let’s take the verses we just read and meditate on them and then apply them.

• Today, instead of leaning on my own understanding, I will trust in the Lord and acknowledge His ways.
• Today, instead of swerving from God’s Word to me, I will get His wisdom and His understanding.
• Today, instead of coasting through life, I will diligently get understanding.

Obey what you know! Apply what God has spoken into your life with understanding! Walk in the light God gives you!

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care