Wisdom from God
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:13-17)."
The world has all sorts of "self-help" books and different ways for you to gain wisdom. True wisdom, however, is only found in God and in His word. "My son, if you accept My words and store up My commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:1-5)." There is no wisdom apart from God; He is the source for every good thing. He is all-knowing, infinite and all-powerful. With His mere breath, He spoke and it came to be. He has always been and will always be. He sees the end from the beginning. He knows your thoughts before you think them. He knows every step you are going to take and He is in complete control of the entire universe. "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell Me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone-while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy (Job 38:4-7)?"
There is absolutely nothing too hard for God and there is nothing that happens in your life He has not provided the answer. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. When you have exhausted all of your methods and are down to nothing, God will step in and show you just how big He really is! He can turn your nothing into greatness if you will let Him have His way in your life. He is for you. As His beloved, you are favored and dearly loved. No matter what situation you may find yourself in today, fix your eyes on Jesus and He will give you His peace and unspeakable joy in the midst of it. Jesus came so that we might have life and have it to the full (John 10:10) The full life is one where nothing moves you. It is allowing Jesus to be Lord over everything within you so that you can display His glory. It is a peace in knowing whose you are and who you belong to so that whatever happens in your life, you always have this hope as an anchor for your soul.
As you abide in Christ and continue in His word letting it sink deep into your heart, you will be transformed from the inside out so that you are a light in this dark world. The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth (John 16:13). Your mind will be renewed as you stay in His word, which is our powerful weapon against the evil, deceit, false teachings and lusts of this world. God's word is the only truth. With it, we can stand firm against the devil's schemes. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand (Ephesians 6:10-13)."
So, my friend, seek only the wisdom that comes from above. Test everything you hear and read to make sure it lines up with God's word. If it does not line up with His word, cast it out of your mind. Just because someones title is a preacher or minister, does not necessarily mean they are speaking truth. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world (1 John 4:1-3)."
Ask God for wisdom, He is the source of life, He is the great I AM! Seek Him while He may be found and call on Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6)
The world has all sorts of "self-help" books and different ways for you to gain wisdom. True wisdom, however, is only found in God and in His word. "My son, if you accept My words and store up My commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:1-5)." There is no wisdom apart from God; He is the source for every good thing. He is all-knowing, infinite and all-powerful. With His mere breath, He spoke and it came to be. He has always been and will always be. He sees the end from the beginning. He knows your thoughts before you think them. He knows every step you are going to take and He is in complete control of the entire universe. "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell Me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone-while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy (Job 38:4-7)?"
There is absolutely nothing too hard for God and there is nothing that happens in your life He has not provided the answer. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. When you have exhausted all of your methods and are down to nothing, God will step in and show you just how big He really is! He can turn your nothing into greatness if you will let Him have His way in your life. He is for you. As His beloved, you are favored and dearly loved. No matter what situation you may find yourself in today, fix your eyes on Jesus and He will give you His peace and unspeakable joy in the midst of it. Jesus came so that we might have life and have it to the full (John 10:10) The full life is one where nothing moves you. It is allowing Jesus to be Lord over everything within you so that you can display His glory. It is a peace in knowing whose you are and who you belong to so that whatever happens in your life, you always have this hope as an anchor for your soul.
As you abide in Christ and continue in His word letting it sink deep into your heart, you will be transformed from the inside out so that you are a light in this dark world. The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth (John 16:13). Your mind will be renewed as you stay in His word, which is our powerful weapon against the evil, deceit, false teachings and lusts of this world. God's word is the only truth. With it, we can stand firm against the devil's schemes. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand (Ephesians 6:10-13)."
So, my friend, seek only the wisdom that comes from above. Test everything you hear and read to make sure it lines up with God's word. If it does not line up with His word, cast it out of your mind. Just because someones title is a preacher or minister, does not necessarily mean they are speaking truth. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world (1 John 4:1-3)."
Ask God for wisdom, He is the source of life, He is the great I AM! Seek Him while He may be found and call on Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6)
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