Wisdom (1)
2020-05-02Psalm 16:7 NCV
When we have a problem we can’t solve, where do we automatically go to for help? Do we speak to friends and family? Do we ask for advice on social media? Do we search the internet looking for answers? Or do we go straight to God? God’s wisdom is far above the wisdom of anyone, or anything, else. The Bible says: ‘The wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest’ (James 3:17 NCV). And the great thing is, we have access to this wisdom all the time. We can always approach God and ask for His help. God said: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know’ (Jeremiah 33:3 NIV). We can call to Him anytime, and He’ll reveal things to us. He’s waiting to guide us, advise us, and give us the wisdom we need to make decisions and solve the issues in our lives. James wrote: ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you’ (James 1:5 NIV). Sometimes God will help us by speaking directly into our situation and showing us what we need to do. Other times, He gives us the wisdom we need to figure out what we should do ourselves. The psalmist said, ‘I praise the LORD because he advises me. Even at night, I feel his leading.’ We can hand all our problems and worries over to Him, and ask for His wisdom and peace in exchange.