WISDOM

WISDOM

 It has been well said that a wise man learns by the experiences of others.  An ordinary man learns by his own experience.  And a fool learns by nobody’s experience.  J. J. Packer, in “Knowing God,” frames this important matter of wisdom this way: “Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.”

 My friends, throughout this coming year, let us be attentive enough to discern echoes of wisdom in every life experience.  And let us be humble enough to realize that, in the final analysis, “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17)  The omniscient and “only wise God” is the foundational Source of wisdom. (I Timothy 1:17)

 So we must tune in and listen (every day) to apprehend His perfect will and way.  Doug Larson puts it this way: “Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk.”  Therefore, prayer should never become a ‘word-salad!’  Whenever you pray, pause long enough to reflect on His Word and listen for the still, small inner voice of your Creator.  His desire is to be a present help.  Never allow Him to become a last resort in your problem solving; seek His face.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!