HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING

HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Then opened he their understanding, 

that they might understand the scriptures 

(Luke 24:45).

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The Bible says in John 20:21-22, “Then said 

Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my 

Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when 

he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto 

them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”  This was the same 

account that Luke reported in our opening verse, but 

he wasn’t an eyewitness when Jesus ministered to the 

disciples. John was an eyewitness and he tells us in 

actuality what happened.

So, how exactly did Jesus open the understanding 

of His disciples? We’re not told anything happened 

to them outwardly when  “…he breathed on them, 

and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost” 

(John 20:22). So, how did Luke know that the 

breathing on them by Jesus was what opened their 

understanding? 

Job 32:8 (ASV) says,  “But there is a spirit in 

man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them 

understanding.” The King James translation of 

the same verse says,  “But there is a spirit in man: 

and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them 

understanding.” The word translated, “inspiration” 

means “breath”; the breath of the Almighty gives 

understanding. 

When Luke was told that Jesus breathed on the 

disciples and they understood the Scriptures, he knew 

exactly where the understanding came from. Jesus 

Christ, on that occasion, demonstrated His divine 

ability to impart understanding, just as He’s able to 

impart knowledge. Remember, He’s the embodiment 

of all wisdom and knowledge: “In whom are hid all 

the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”  (Colossians 

2:3).

Perhaps, you require insight into certain mysteries 

and secrets—secrets about your work, your academics or 

anything in particular—you can trust Him. Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

I know what to do at all times, because I’m influenced 

and controlled by the Holy Spirit and the Word of 

God. I’m sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and apt 

to put the Word to work. I have insight into mysteries 

and secrets; I’m filled with the knowledge of God’s 

will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Glory 

to God! 

FURTHER S TUDY:

Psalm 16:7; Ephesians 1:17-18; Colossians 1:9-10