Title

The Source of Understanding

Scripture
Let my cry come before You, O Lord; give me understanding according to Your word.
(Psalm 119:169)
Devotional
Whenever the “why’s” of life seem to be more than we can bear, let us cry (pray) to the Lord and seek understanding in His Word, the Bible. I am convinced that all that we need to understand is revealed in God’s Word. It may not be there explicitly, but it will always be there implicitly. That is, there may not be a word for word answer, but there will always be guidance, comfort and hope. We may not always find the answer we desire, but the answer we get will be the one we need. The only times that understanding is not found is when we do not want to understand. There is nothing more powerful than God’s Word accompanied by prayer. The Word of God is the power of God.(1) Prayer is communing with God. Therefore, when we combine the power of God and fellowship with God, understanding will be inevitable.

(1) Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18
Thought For The Night
“There are no graduates in the school of human pain. ... All too often, we will be faced with the necessity of relearning faith’s lessons and of remaking our commitments and renewing our vows. Truths of Scripture that we thought we knew not only by heart but by experience will have to be applied to our souls to meet our daily need.” Margaret Clarkson, hymn writer and schoolteacher, Grace Grows Best in Winter
Evening Text
Psalm 119:169: Let my cry come before You, O Lord; give me understanding according to Your word.
 
 
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Understanding”: Grasping believing, trusting, and obeying Christ.  By simple definition: Comprehending; apprehending the ideas or sense of another.
 
Referencing: “Give me understanding, and I shall live,” Psalm 119:144.
 
Applying: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding,”