READ: Matthew 13:18-23
“But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and UNDERSTANDETH IT; which also beareth fruit, and BRINGETH FORTH, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” – Matthew 13:23
Understanding can be defined as knowing “principles.” A principle is a basic truth that guides your actions. It is an explanation of the fundamental reasons why things are the way they are. When you know the principles of Christ, you understand what is happening and why it is happening.
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3
In medical science, having an understanding of how the heart works has enabled human beings to actually transplant hearts from one person to another. It has enabled human beings to take the heart of a dead person and make it work again. These medical miracles are the result of a deep understanding of how the body works.
Once born again, you become established in Christ by understanding the principles in the word of God, how Christianity works and what you must to do to enjoy your Christian life. You will bear much fruit because your understanding is deeper and stronger through these principles. Indeed, a deep understanding is the basis of bearing much fruit.
So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading? And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Acts 8:30-31, ESV
Delve deeper in your understanding of salvation as you uncover great principles. As you do, God will place in your hand keys that will ensure your rising into higher levels in Him.