“I will give you words and wisdom.” Lk 21:15 NIV January 6, 2010
Taken From The Word For You Today – Comments by Rev. Susie Owens
God doesn’t issue rules and regulations for every moment; instead, He provides guidelines and principles and allows us to make decisions. That’s because He’s glorified when we choose to consult, trust and obey Him. James writes: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all” (Jas 1:5 NIV). You haven’t really begun to live until you’ve learned to tap into God’s wisdom. When you do you’ll be amazed how clearly things come into focus. With God’s wisdom comes a remarkable absence of fear. We’re no longer intimidated by circumstances or the opinions of those around us. We can lose a job or get promoted, and neither will derail us. We can get into an unexpected valley or soar to the pinnacle of success, and cope equality well with both. That’s because the wisdom of God gives us balance, insight and stability. None of these are natural traits, each is a by-product of the wisdom that comes from God. We don’t get them simply because we’re Christians. No, we get them because we ask for them. God’s wisdom provides us with the sixth sense needed in confusing situations, and the strength to press on confidently in spite of unanswered questions. Do you need wisdom today? Spend time with the ONE who said: “I will give you words and wisdom (He offers both) that none of your adversaries will be able to…contradict.” It works like this: when you make Jesus Lord of your life you’re given access to the wisdom of God. With the Son of God, comes the wisdom of God. It’s all part of the package.
My afterthoughts: You know when we are younger our parents have wisdom that we most of the time don’t recognize or appreciate until we are much older. Had we in most cases tapped into their wisdom early on and sought it and then used it, we could have avoided train wrecks. They are looking out for our best interest out of love and not wanting us to make either the same mistakes as they did or new found mistakes in our own lives. God is our Father and He didn’t over create, have too many children, not enough time or is not distracted helping one and not have enough time to equal out to the others. He is there for us all at ALL times. We have free will and all we have to do is ask. But like any kind of instructions they have to be followed. It is solid advice and help. Jesus followed after His Father in all that He did. He did as the Father told Him. His life was for sure difficult and He took the brunt of pain for us. He was our witness and example. We too are witnesses and examples of living the upward and forward Christian Life for others to see! Not only is it there for others to witness and learn from, but it is our peace at time’s when there should in the natural, be none. So I encourage you to seek God in ALL things and to render yourself in submission to the Holy Spirit. Not only will you have victory in your life but you will also strengthen your walk with Christ and lead others from where you have been to where He is!
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