All of us have a strong desire to be wise. We all have a strong desire to make wise or "right" choices in life. This leaves us with this question, "How does one become a wise person?" Let me begin by saying this, "We all need to understand the value of wisdom, and having it in our lives!"
If we sincerely value something, you all know that we will move "heaven and earth" to get it for ourselves. That is, we'll do whatever it takes to bring it into our possession! On the other hand, if we don't value wisdom, there's nothing that I can say that is going to make a whole lot of difference.
In addition to the value of wisdom, we need to have a healthy fear of Almighty God. We need to acknowledge the fact that God is the Creator of all things. And, that the "created" can never become greater than the Creator. We need to acknowledge that God is God all by Himself!
After all, we aren't God in any way, shape, or form. We're only created in His image. Until we truly understand the "reality" of His presence, both in the world at-large, and in our own personal lives, we will not even begin to grow in wisdom.
In truth, it all comes down to the concept of "reverence" doesn't it? To "revere" God is to have a profound awe, respect, and love for Him. That's what the "fear of the Lord" really means. Once we have that concept in place within our lives, everything else will simply fall into its proper place.
Next, we need to remember that when we were younger, the majority of us felt like we knew everything there was to know. Nobody could tell us anything. We didn't need, nor did we want, anyone telling us what to do, or how to do it. Not even our parents! Isn't it absolutely amazing how those very seem people, who seemed so "clueless" at the time, suddenly became filled with wisdom and knowledge?
In most cases, these will be people who are older than you. They will be people who have lots of "lifetime experience." In fact, there's something to say about an individual who has already dealt with life’s "trials and tribulations." That is, a person who has has already walked down the path that we are currently walking down ourselves.
Thus, we need to be humble, and learn humility. It's only when we are broken that we can be healed. "brokenness on earth brings openness in Heaven!" God makes it "crystal clear" that wisdom is of the utmost value to us. Once we learn that principle, we will be "well on our way" to acquiring wisdom.
Friends, this is wisdom that He can’t wait to give us, if we ask Him for it. It's wisdom that God offers freely. So, why are you waiting to receive it? Why not ask Him, today!
Scripture: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:13-18; Colossians 3:16; Jeremiah 9:24; Luke 21:15; 2 Timothy 2:7; John 8:32
Prayer: Dear Lord, please grant me peace so I can face the day with a clear mind and calm heart. Amen
May God bless you always!
Amy Lynn
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