Some things I just don't understand. If my daughter who is majoring in math in college tells me anything about calculus, I'm lost. When I try to read how the stock market works, it may as well be in a foreign language. And it does me no good to look at sheet music; I just don't get it.

We all have things we don't quite understand, which we are glad we aren't responsible for figuring out.

Christians, however, should never be satisfied with a lack of understanding of Scripture. In Psalm 119 we are told several times that we can understand God's Word (vv.27,34,73,125). And we should read it because it's filled with practical wisdom for us. Here are just a few examples from Psalm 119:105-112 that show us how an understanding of the Bible can help us.

* It lights our path (v.105).

* It teaches us how to please God (vv.106,108,112).

* It encourages us in affliction (v.107).

* It helps us not to stray from God's truth (v.110).

* It gives us joy (v.111).

When you read the Bible, ask God for wisdom to understand and apply it to your daily life. His Holy Spirit will help you make sense of it.  — Dave Branon