Who of us has all wisdom?
Or who needs more wisdom?
None of us and all of us.
How do we do that?
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
We can get all the knowledge we want, from books, encyclopedias, an internet search, or AI. But what about wisdom? That comes more often by experience.
And what of Godly wisdom, that which from above and not from other people? This comes only from God, by His word and by His Spirit. By asking.
Seek wisdom in prayer.
James tells us to ask for this wisdom. And so we ask in prayer for God to give us wisdom. His wisdom, that which is from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. James 3:17
David sought this wisdom, this leading Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. He knew The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. (Psalm 25:4-5, 14)
And even Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52)
* Ask that He may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in our knowledge of Him. (Ephesians 3:17).
* Ask that you God fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:9-10)
Seek wisdom in the Bible.
This Godly wisdom comes from His word, that is, the Bible, by reading and studying it; by prayer and meditation on it; by hiding it in your heart and by it abiding in us. The Word of God helps us know who God is and what He has said.
We need to know the Word.
Seek wisdom by the Spirit.
This wisdom comes also from His Spirit, who, Jesus says, will teach you all things. (John 14:26). We need to walk in step with the Holy Spirit. He will not be given to those who live apart from Him, or in rebellion to Him. The Spirit is who will guide us into all truth (John 16:13).
O, Father, grant to us insight into Your Word, and Will and Ways. Fill us with Godly wisdom, spiritual insight, knowledge of the holy, understanding of the Word, and discernment to know what is best, according to Your Truth.
We need wisdom from Almighty God to navigate through our course in this world.
This isn’t about smarts, or intelligence, but knowing something from God himself. It may be how to handle a difficult circumstance, or fix a problem at work, or handle a confrontational person. Or, it may be to lead your congregation away from snares of false teaching.
Without this Godly wisdom, we operate with only worldly wisdom, which is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. (James 3:16). And the wisdom of man is foolishness to God (1 Corinthians 3:19).
Pray Proverbs 2:2-5 - Lord, you say if we incline our ear to wisdom and direct our heart to understanding, if we truly call out to insight and lift our voice to understanding, andif we seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then, You say we will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. We make this our request today and every day, for Jesus sake, Amen.
So, Lord, teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)
