Day 3: Wednesday, January 8

"The Ability to Understand"

by Pastor Daniel

Luke 24:45 (NIV84)  Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

Have you ever been given directions to a destination and, despite them being clear, still found yourself lost?

The Word of God is filled with destinations of blessing, yet we often misinterpret them. We seek shortcuts and fail to fully grasp His message.

Today's passage reminds us that, even though Jesus spent three years with His disciples, like an intensive course with the Master Teacher, they still struggled to understand much of His teachings. They witnessed His actions, heard His teachings and parables, yet comprehension eluded them. It required divine intervention, as the text states, "He opened their understanding."

In matters of faith and spirituality, we too require the intervention of our Lord Jesus Christ. We need His divine touch to comprehend what He wants to reveal to us. If you find yourself in a situation where you have heard explanations many times but still don't understand, today is an opportune moment to ask God to open your mind and increase your comprehension. Seek to align yourself with divine wisdom and receive guidance to address both simple and complex issues.

Action of the Day: On this day of fasting and prayer, it's crucial to shed every burden of sin and align with God's holiness, actively seeking His will.

Raise your hands and call out to the Lord to open your understanding.