In reading Psalm 119 this morning I am reminded this is the primer to understanding scripture. It is the counterpart to Jesus teaching on the parable of the soils. He said that of we don’t understand this teaching we can’t understand any if the parables or His teachings. Both Bible passages focus on how we receive, acknowledge, and put into practice truth we receive.

The psalmist cries out..
“let me understand your precepts…”
“teach me O Lord…”
“give me understanding…”
“direct me in your path…”
“turn my heart…”

He cries out to understand Gods word so that he can meditate on it and fully follow it.

So many people lack direction and have no clue where they going, yet they refuse to let God lead them or apply themselves to learning His word. I think of how much time I waste trying to figure thinks out instead of seeking God’s wisdom and the revelation that comes through reading the Bible.

My prayer is for God to reveal His truth more and more that I may really understand and take to heart all He is wanting me to know and direction in which He is leading me.