TRUE WISDOM
READING: EPHESIANS 5:15-21
Passages of scripture such as 1 Timothy 6:17 and Philippians 4:19 establish that God gives all things to enjoy and supplies all our needs. James 1:17 affirms that God gives every good and perfect gift. Even so we are not always ready to accept what the Lord may be selecting for our lives at a given time. This is so especially when His choice stretches us beyond our comfort zones. At times like these, we may consider God’s choices to be hardships; not gifts. In one moment a person may be praising God for a blessing because it is pleasing. In the next moment that same person may rebel because of discomfort resulting from some change the Lord allows to come about. Holy Spirit wisdom is needed for application both in those times that we regard as good, as well as those times we don’t enjoy. There is such a provision. There is true wisdom that grants us peace in every condition and circumstance. That is wisdom that accepts as good and perfect every gift that comes from the will of the Father. Through and by acceptance of His will, all things will work together for good for those who are His. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. What do you think the Lord does when something is not going to work for good?
