Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding...Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the of knowledge God.
Discernment is something we can expect as we grow closer to God. It allows us to penetrate the surface of a thing and see into the deep areas of it. Things are not always the way they appear to be, so discernment is a valuable thing to have. If we possess a discerning mind and heart, we will avoid a lot of trouble. I encourage you to pray for discernment on a regular basis. If we make our decisions according to the way things look, what we think, or how we feel, we will make a lot of unwise decisions. Something may appear to be good, yet deep down inside you have a feeling that you need to be cautious and not go forward with it. If that is the case, then you need to wait and pray some more, asking God to lead you by His Spirit by giving you discernment in your spirit. Never do anything if you don't have peace about it or it just doesn't fit right in your spirit.
Our verse for today encourages us to understand the fear of the Lord. Being careful not to go against what you sense in your heart is you practicing the fear of the Lord. It is displaying reverence for what you believe He is showing you even though your mind may not understand it at all. Learning to be led by the Spirit is learning to develop and respect the way God often speaks, which is through discernment, so continue praying and practicing in this area.
Prayer of the Day: Father God, please give me discernment to see beneath the surface of things. Help me wait on Your Spirit, trust Your leading, and follow peace—not just what looks or feels right in the moment, amen.
