“…because you have asked for yourself understanding to recognize what is just and right, behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise, discerning mind…I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor…”
1 Kings 3:11-13 (AMP)

SEPTEMBER 12 - Bang! Whack! Bang! Dashing into the bedroom to see what all the banging was about, the husband looked curiously over at his wife. “Honey, what are you doing with my screwdriver?” Caught red-handed (and red-faced), she really didn’t want to admit it. “Well, I guess I was trying to hammer this nail into the wall.” Chuckling though irritated that his costly tool was being unnecessarily dented by his wife’s hammering, “Trying to pound that nail with my screwdriver is useless because it’s not meant to be used as a hammer! I’ll be right back with the hammer, okay?”

We may have the right tool in our hands, but if we don’t know how to effectively use it, the tool becomes useless. Likewise, the Word of God becomes ineffective to us if we do not fully understand why God
sent it and the power it possesses. If we do not acknowledge that the Word of God is true and able to transform us, we see no change after we hear it.

Understanding unlocks the power of the Word of God to flow into the life of the believer. The more we give ourselves to the Word of God, the more understanding we possess for every area of our life. For example, you can only experience Godly prosperity when you understand God’s thoughts concerning provision.

God desires for all of us to live an abundant life—a life that has all the resources necessary to fulfill His call. Solomon pursued wisdom and understanding, and in return, prosperity pursued him.

Father, I thank You that I take Your Word to heart. I accurately understand the Word of truth. I follow Your instructions and live.

Family Scripture Reading

Ephesians 5

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