“….. of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred, and all their brethren were at their command“ (1 Chronicles 12:32)
Understanding simply defined is knowing how something works or functions. Because the sons of Issachar had superior knowledge of the time and season they were in, they became outstanding and also became the commander of their brethren.
Understanding is fitting together the puzzle called life like when you make an object out of jig saw puzzles that are scattered. The Bible says in all your getting, get understanding (Proverbs 4:7). It is being interested in the process and not just the product or outcome. Moses took time to understand the ways of God unlike the Israelites who were just concerned about the outcomes (Psalm 103:7). Moses became honorable and worthy of respect because of his superior knowledge of God.
There is need to know how life which is a mystery and puzzle works. The Bible, which is the word of God provides the requisite answer about how God works, Satan and demon spirits work, the economy of God and man work, marriage work, how prayers work, how salvation works, and the list goes on. The acronym for the BIBLE is Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. The word of God was given to mankind to understand this time and season we live in. The Bible becomes irrelevant once we leave this planet earth. Below are further truths to consider about understanding:
Understanding is Light: Jesus said “I am the light of the world, he who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12). When someone accepts Jesus into his/her life, light comes and beams into such a life. This light begins to dispel the darkness of ignorance, shame, confusion, sin, sorrow, sickness, etc. Suddenly, a new dawn arising from new knowledge, new awareness and new empowerment of the Holy Spirit causes a transformation and turnaround in such a life (2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 4:4,6).
Understanding is divine intelligence: Apostle Paul prayed for the church that the eyes of their understanding be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18-20). There is a divine intelligence and also mental intelligence. A spiritual person engages the eyes of his heart in addition to his physical eyes. Having spiritual understanding is being able to unravel mysteries concerning our personal lives. It is the ability to judge things spiritually and correctly(1 Corinthians 2:14-16). There is a knowledge and understanding that goes beyond the mental and intellectual.
Understanding requires effort: Learning the ropes about any subject in life requires effort and also patience. The scriptures say in Proverbs 25:2 that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. The process of seeking understanding brings out the kingship in us. We start dominating as we begin to unravel mysteries. As we seek to know the truth, we are set free and also gain mastery over issues and circumstances (John 8:32,36).
Conclusion: The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10). To know so much about varied subjects is good but a true knowledge of God is invaluable. It makes the difference between heaven and hell, joy and sorrow, etc. Receive the grace to seek God and His ways in Jesus name. Have a blessed month in Jesus name.
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