Wisdom is a great gift from God. Do you know what your God given gifts are? Solomon was a man endowed with all the wisdom given from God, but he would not submit his life to obedience to God's word. How good a steward are you of the gifts endowed upon you by God? Are you humble enough to be transformed into a disciple of Christ (Psalm 25:9)? Christ is looking for disciples who are willing to learn. James says that if we ask God (pray) for wisdom He will give it to us generously (James 1:5).
When David was running away from Saul for his life, he wrote Psalms that continue to give strength to those who are going through dark patches in their lives. His simple words of wisdom are like powerful blocks of faith that build us up when we are discouraged. He says in Psalm 56:3 that when he is overwhelmed with fear he has learned to trust in God. Do you know what God wanted you to do but will not obey? Do we fear what man will do or say to us?
James says that we should try to discern what is Gods will in our lives (James 4:13-17). He says we can make our own plans for success but can any of us predict what will happen to us tomorrow? He says we are but a passing mist that disappears as quickly as it appeared. Does that mean we should not make any plans? Definitely not!! We make our plans subject to our faith that God is in control and will direct our lives according to His will. Solomon says that if we turn our ears to God's word and obey his commands, we will gain insight and learn to fear God (Proverbs 2:1-5). The Bible is full of advice that will guide us through our life. He goes on to say that we must learn to trust God, and not lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). When we acknowledge God in all our ways, He will show the Path.
Jesus said that we are not to fear what men will do to us, but fear God who who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28). He goes on to say that God is even aware when a sparrow falls to the ground and that every hair in our heads are numbered by God. For One who is aware and values every detail of our life, should we not have greater trust? Is the Lord the Shepherd of your life (Psalm 23:1)?
When David was running away from Saul for his life, he wrote Psalms that continue to give strength to those who are going through dark patches in their lives. His simple words of wisdom are like powerful blocks of faith that build us up when we are discouraged. He says in Psalm 56:3 that when he is overwhelmed with fear he has learned to trust in God. Do you know what God wanted you to do but will not obey? Do we fear what man will do or say to us?
James says that we should try to discern what is Gods will in our lives (James 4:13-17). He says we can make our own plans for success but can any of us predict what will happen to us tomorrow? He says we are but a passing mist that disappears as quickly as it appeared. Does that mean we should not make any plans? Definitely not!! We make our plans subject to our faith that God is in control and will direct our lives according to His will. Solomon says that if we turn our ears to God's word and obey his commands, we will gain insight and learn to fear God (Proverbs 2:1-5). The Bible is full of advice that will guide us through our life. He goes on to say that we must learn to trust God, and not lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). When we acknowledge God in all our ways, He will show the Path.
Jesus said that we are not to fear what men will do to us, but fear God who who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28). He goes on to say that God is even aware when a sparrow falls to the ground and that every hair in our heads are numbered by God. For One who is aware and values every detail of our life, should we not have greater trust? Is the Lord the Shepherd of your life (Psalm 23:1)?
