Sunday, January 2, 2011

Wisdom

From: Boyd Bailey Ministries

Proverbs 4:5 "Get Wisdom, get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words I utter."

Wisdom is a cherished commodity. People are drawn to wisdom. It is attractive and winsome. Wisdom represents a word from the Lord so its value is enormous. Wisdom is one reason we attend church, listen to good Bible teaching, and engage with older mentors. Wisdom is precious and extremely valuable.

It is a gift that protects you from decisions that could haunt you for a lifetime.
It is a gift that gives you the confidence to carry on or stop. Wisdom cuts through confusion, and replaces it with clarity. It distills decisions into a sequence of small successes. It warns of impending danger.

Wisdom is God’s gift to carry out His Kingdom-initiatives. If spent on oneself, it becomes self-serving. So seek out the truly wise, those whose top priority is God.

It is wisdom—coupled with humility and obedience to God—that prepares us to finish well. Authentic wisdom is appropriate in all situations. Search for it in the Bible, or through books, people, circumstances, film, life experiences, and creation.

Once you find it, don’t take it for granted. Thank God for wise outcomes. Use it for His glory and for His purposes. Allow wisdom to humble you, rather than give you a sense of superiority. We are all seekers of God’s wisdom. We will seek it until we get to heaven.

Use prayer as a bridge to the wisdom of God. Allow wisdom to draw you closer to your heavenly Father in worship and dependence on Him. Dedicate often your wise intentions to Him. Keep your heavenly Father as your filter for wise decision-making.

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