Daily Devotions: What Does It Take To Learn? - July 7, 2026

Proverbs 2:1-2 (NLT) – “My child, listen to what I say and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on the qualities necessary to become a true learner of God's truth. He emphasizes the need to "tune our ears" to wisdom, much like fine-tuning a radio or listening for a baby's whimper, by filtering out distractions and focusing on what matters.   This process involves moving beyond simple memorization to a deep search for insight. Pastor Sumrall explains that while knowledge is the accumulation of facts, wisdom is the practical application of that knowledge for decision-making. Real learning comes from concentrating on understanding rather than relying on rote memory, which is insufficient for the challenges of life.   By crying out for insight and searching for it like silver, we develop the heart of a learner. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.