An Understanding Heart

Apostle Grace Lubega

1 Kings 3:9(KJV); Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

If a man must seek God, he ought to do so with an understanding heart. The Bible says seek and you shall find (Matthew 7:7).

However, seeking and finding is not the completeness of this divine equation.

For a man to find God, that man must have an understanding heart.

What then is an understanding heart?

The Amplified Bible Version of our theme scripture reads thus, “So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad. For who is able to judge and rule this Your great people?”

The Message Bible rendering is , “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?”

An understanding heart is a hearing heart; it is a heart that listens to God.

When you seek God, your spirit must be open to hear Him. God is not silent. He is ready to show you the way; to point you to the idea you need; to reveal how you can get out of what you are going through.

Prayer and Communion are not a monologue or a one sided conversation.

Hear Him.

FURTHER STUDY: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14

GOLDEN NUGGET:
When you seek God, your spirit must be open to hear Him. God is not silent. He is ready to show you the way; to point you to the idea you need; to reveal how you can get out of what you are going through.

PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank you for this wisdom. What a blessed assurance to know that you hear me when I call; you are not far from me; you are the God who is ready to do exceedingly and abundantly above. I yield my spirit and heart to hear your voice every day and every where.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.