The Spirit of Understanding

“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.” (Isaiah 11:2)

Today, we look at the Holy Spirit's function as the Spirit of understanding. To have understanding is to have a deep knowledge of something. It goes beyond knowing the facts about something. It entails knowing why things are the way they are.

Binah (בינה) is the Hebrew word for understanding. It also means discernment, insight, and comprehension. It involves the ability to distinguish, separate, and perceive the relationship between things.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, He gives us understanding into the issues of life. A good part of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to affect the way we think. The Spirit accomplishes this most of the time while we meditate on God's Word.

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” (Psalm 119:130)

By now, we should realize that seeing the Holy Spirit as just a force that performs signs and wonders is a limited view of Him. He also gives us insight into the practical issues of life. We see such anointing at work in Bezaleel.

“And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; and he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.” (Exodus 35:30-31)

We must consciously engage the Holy Spirit in the work that we do. Your work is no longer secular once you involve the Holy Spirit. We must remember that we are all Ministers of God called to possess our various spheres of influence. He is in us to empower us with understanding in our academic and/or professional/vocational pursuits if we allow Him.

May you be blessed with deep understanding and insight in all aspects of your life!

Remain inspired!


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