WISDOM

"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).

 

When you are in the middle of a trial--You really need God's perspective.  Wisdom is defined very simply as, "knowing what God knows--seeing through His eyes".  If you can understand God's perspective on your difficulty, then you are more than halfway there.  My translation of James 1:5, "If you don't know what God is doing--then ask Him!"  The Greek implies, "You must ask Him!"  The promise is that God will give His wisdom "generously" or freely, unconditionally, liberally.  Who will He give it to?  He Gives his perspective on things graciously to anyone who takes the time to ask.  "Without reproach" means that God doesn't judge you or rebuke you for asking.  He really does want you to know what He is doing in your life.  He wants you to see it from His perspective.  He wants you to understand the meaning that is found in what often appears to be madness.

 

Today, pray this prayer as often as you remember it: "Reveal to me what you are doing in my life today".  When a problem comes, "Reveal to me what you are doing in my life through this".  When a blessing comes, "Reveal to me what you are accomplishing".  You and God are going to have a great time together today....hurry up!  He's waiting!