Of Understanding

Apostle Grace Lubega

Acts 8: 27-30(KJV); And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to [him], and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

Many years ago, I erroneously thought that the Eunuch was a non-believer whom Phillip met and converted to the faith.

However, I came to understand that the scriptures also say that he had come to Jerusalem to worship.

This was a man who had a relationship and a desire for the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

This eunuch knew God, however, he did not have UNDERSTANDING.

The question Phillip asked the Eunuch is fundamental for every believer, “Understandest thou what thou readest?

Do you understand the God you seek, worship and serve every day?

The Bible says, “In all thy getting, get understanding…”

This means that you shouldn’t merely accumulate the knowledge of God as you might do any other information. Don’t merely listen to sermons so you can have the satisfaction that you have heard many sermons.

If you do so, you will be as those who are ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the Son of God.

In all thy getting, get understanding: In all your reading of the Word, seek to understand it. In your constant listening to sermons, seek to understand them.

Why so? That you may grow to the place of full maturity which is a life of purpose, to the glory of God! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 24:3, Colossians 1:9

GOLDEN NUGGET:

Do not merely accumulate knowledge like it is information. Don’t merely listen to sermons so you can have the satisfaction that you have heard many sermons. If you do so, you will be as those who are ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the son. In all thy getting, get understanding: In all your reading of the Word, seek to understand it. In your constant listening to sermons, seek to understand them.

PRAYER: Father, I thank You for the Spirit of Wisdom and spiritual understanding. By this, I walk worthy of the call of God upon my life. I please God and I am fruitful in every good work. I minister and do all things as one with understanding. Because I have an understanding heart, my roots run deep. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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