Understanding

Psalm 32:9 says, "Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by a bit and bridle or they will not come to you." God wants us to be pliable, teachable and listening for his voice. When God prompts you to do something, do you respond quickly with a good attitude? Do you involve the Lord in your decisions? Do you ask Him for guidance BEFORE you make those decisions? Are you flexible and ready to be obedient to Him, regardless of where He leads you? The Lord wants us to be quick to obey and also have UNDERSTANDING. Where do we get this "understanding?" Actually, it’s hidden in the Bible, but revealed to us by the Spirit, when we read it. If we spend time studying God's word, praying for guidance and listening for His voice, we will be the type of disciples that don’t need to be told many times to do a task, and we won’t need to be coerced into doing what He desires. When we get to heaven, we want to be the disciples who hear, "Well done good and faithful servant!" I want to be that kind of disciple, and I know you do too!

Pastor Jason Anderson
Living Word Bible Church
Scottsdale | Mesa | Ahwatukee