A Look at Psalm 119:100

Psalm 119:100 “I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.”
 

David spoke more fully about Christ than any who had gone before him. In that sense, he had more understanding than those who were his elders. The Psalms are full of references to the mercy and salvation of God, which describes Jesus. David gained more understanding than those who went before him because he obeyed God’s precepts. “Precepts” means instructions. David followed God’s instructions. That was the source of his understanding.
 

The very mysteries of heaven will be opened up to the one who obeys God. Jesus teaches us this in Mark 4:22 – 23, “For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” Jesus tells us that all we have to do is to hear what God is saying, for God is revealing mysteries. “If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.”
 

You might be saying, “I listen but never hear God.” Jesus anticipated that. In the very next verse, He shows us how to sharpen our hearing. In Mark 4:24 we read, “Consider carefully what you hear,’ He continued, ‘With the measure you use, it will be measured to you – and even more.’” In this portion of Scripture, Jesus is talking about spiritual hearing. He first says, “If anyone has ears to hear let them hear.” Then He says, “But be careful because the measure of your response to what you hear the first time determines what you hear the second time.”

The phrase, “With the measure you use,” deals with our obedience or response to what we hear. Then He finishes verse 24 by saying, “and even more.” In other words, when you hear the Lord speak to you, if you will obey you will hear Him again, but you will hear more. Daivid gained more spiritual insight than his elders because he obeyed. 

I encourage you to take some time to meditate on this verse today. As you do, consider your own obedience to God. Can you say with David, I obey Your precepts”?   

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