A man of understanding

It is one thing to understand something… or someone… a situation.. or a problem.

But to be a man of understanding…

That is a spiritual thing.

“a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.” Proverbs 17:27

There are so many things I want to understand.  There are so many reasons… biblical reasons.. why I want to be a man of understanding…

“a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” Proverbs 1:5
“a man of understanding hath wisdom.” Proverbs 10:23
“a man of understanding walketh uprightly.” Proverbs 15:21

We are exhorted by the Word of God to “get” understanding.  In fact it goes a step further and says, “with all thy getting get understanding.”

With every possible resource… with all of your effort… with all of your energy…

GET.


But how?  How do you get something you are to be “of.”

The world would say to “get” is to acquire… to earn… to buy… to purchase… to fight for… to conquer.

But we are not of the world… not of this kingdom.

We are of God.

We are called to be filled with the spirit.

We “get” understanding by being filled with it.

By receiving it.

From Him.

Understanding comes from standing under… standing beneath the shadow of His wings… beneath the fountain of His grace… and as an empty vessel letting it fill you.

I pray that He overtake you with His Spirit… with The Spirit of Understanding.

In Jesus’ Name.

SDG