Party People: my blog traffic reports tell me that you’ve missed my random thoughts (sike!). Sorry to keep you waiting.
I haven’t been blogging much because my head has been in the clouds. Daydreaming? Yes. Delusional? Without a doubt. To some degree, aren’t we all? I digress.
I wanted to share some random bits of truth that I have learned recently from the book of James via Jennifer Wilkin’s study of the book. If you want to hear for yourself, go here.
You know when truth that you’ve heard before hits you one time and it feels as if you’ve just heard it for the first time? That’s how God is speaking to me through the word of James and the interpretation of Jennifer Wilkin. Here goes:
Knowledge versus Wisdom. I had never really thought about the difference before, but this is key. God possesses all KNOWLEDGE (the facts) and sometimes graces us with it (He is not a taskmaster), but more often graces us with WISDOM (the ability to make the best decision with the knowledge that we do have). From James 1:
5(J) If any of you lacks wisdom,(K) let him ask God,(L) who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
What a promise! It WILL be given. There are no conditions we have to meet. He gives it. When we’re seeking answers or direction, are we expecting an answer of knowledge or wisdom? Although we can not expect an answer of knowledge (which house? which man? which ministry?) we CAN expect wisdom when we ask for it.
I know I’m not alone in this: I am often paralyzed in seeking the Lord’s will – fearful that I am not making the “right” decision and thus, enslaved to fear. This is not how He intended for us to live! Jennifer reminded me that His will has already been revealed in Scripture:
1. His will is that we are saved. 2 Peter 3:9
2. His will is that we are filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:17-18
3. His will is that we are sanctified 1 Thessalonians 4:3
4. His will is that we are submissive 1 Peter 2
5. His will is that we suffer 1 Peter 3:17, Philippians 1:29
6. His will is that we obey
I’m thankful for this truth. It gives me much hope and confidence in the guidance of a heart that cherishes Him, desires His will and is aware of the heart’s deceitfulness apart from grace. Praise God that He is our Counselor!
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