From Oasis of Hope...
Wisdom
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy." - James 3:17 NASB
Have you ever pondered the Old Testament patriarch Abraham's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Caanan? God had called him to start toward the unknown land of promise. There must have been many problems associated with moving the whole company and all the animals. It was not at all clear how they would reach their destination.
The New Testament tells us that Abraham did not know where he was going (Hebrews 11:8). He had to learn to trust God's guidance without knowing or seeing beforehand. It is this that makes him an example of faith. How could Abraham know how to solve the problems they faced so that in the end they would reach the right place?
When Abraham and his nephew Lot's herds had grown large, they had to separate. Without this parting, there would not be enough pastureland for all their animals. How could the situation be resolved?
Abraham allowed his nephew Lot to choose the land he wanted, and Lot chose the verdant, well-watered Jordan plain. Abraham simply went in the opposite direction. Only later did God confirm his decision as correct.
What could we learn from all this? First, God see's the Christian's daily walk and is interested in his everyday life. Second, He knows circumstances can be complex and they may demand a new kind of orientation. He can use every detail in life to guide His children.
If we have come to a turning point in life and cannot see the road ahead, we need wisdom from above to move forward in faith and trust. Where do you need wisdom today? Ask God for His perspective, and trust Him to lead in the way He knows is best.
-Anu Ahonen
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