Is Your Mind Open?

You’ve probably heard someone talk about having an “open mind” –one that is willing to try to understand anything with no preconceived ideas or prejudices. In the scripture passage below Jesus is talking about something much different and more powerful. Understanding the Scriptures. This is especially pertaining to comprehending the salvation presented in God’s word, which at that time was only what we now call the Old Testament.

LORD God, open our minds...
to understand You Word.

Jesus Himself is powerful, merciful, and compassionate. He wants us like His disciples to understand His life and His mission, as well as prophecy in the past and the future. As the Messiah, He had to suffer and die—He is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. Decide for yourself what you believe about Jesus, who He is to you, that is what your relationship is with Him, and if you will or have repented from your sins. The choice is yours. No one can decide for you. Do you believe in Jesus Christ as God? As your own personal God? Is your mind open?

Then he (Jesus speaking to His disciples after His resurrection) said, "When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things. "And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven." Luke 24:44-49 (Emphasis added.)

Meditate. Think about God opening your mind to understand His words.

Prayer – Lord Jesus, like the father of the demon possessed young man…help my unbelief, as recorded in Mark. "What do you mean, 'If I can'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes." The father instantly cried out, "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:23-24. Help me to see You working in my life.

Verses of Salvation ~ Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you. May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

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