Ask God For Wisdom

From: The Word For Today - Bob Gass Ministries

Luke 21:15 "I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to… contradict."

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…. " (James 1:5)

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 equally well with both. That's because the wisdom of God gives us balance, insight and stability. None of these is a natural trait; 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. Remember God's response to King Solomon when he was given the option to ask for anything and he asked simply for wisdom to rule God's people justly: "The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request." (1 Kings 3:10)

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 that none of your adversaries will be able to… contradict."