James 1:5-7 - FINDING WISDOM.
James 1:5-7 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask
our generous God, and he will give it to you. He
will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask
him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do
not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is
as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown
and tossed by the wind. Such people should not
expect to receive anything from the Lord.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Are you going through a rough time right
now? Youre not alone! People all over the
world are feeling the effects of the pandemic, and
its taken a toll on our mental, physical, and
emotional health. There are many uncertainties and
questions about how to move on with our lives in this
ongoing crisis. Everybodys struggling.
The Bible tells us exactly what we should
do when we dont know what to do and were
feeling the pressure to do the right thing.
If any of you need wisdom, you should
ask God, and it will be given to you. God is
generous and won't correct you for asking. But when
you ask for something, you must have faith and
not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean
wave tossed around in a storm (James 1:5-6
CEV).
God isn't holding back wisdom. He gives
wisdom to anybody who asks for it.
Have you asked God to give you wisdom on
how to handle the pandemic? Have you asked him
for wisdom on what to do about your job, your
future, your kids, your health, or whatever you're
struggling with? God gives wisdom to anybody who asks
for it.
King Solomon, one of the richest and most
successful men who ever lived, had everything he needed
and everything you could possibly want in life.
But he still asked God for wisdom. He knew that
riches and power and comfort meant nothing if he
couldnt make wise decisions. He wanted to honor God
- who gave him everything he had - and so he
asked for wisdom to know what to do and how to do
it.
Wisdom helps you learn from any trouble
youre experiencing. It helps you to know what to
do and how to move forward in a way that
pleases God. He uses every challenge to develop you,
not defeat you.
It may seem like the world is spinning
out of control and circumstances keep changing
day-by-day. Your stress, your fear, and your worry may
be at an all-time high.
But now more than ever is the time to ask
what, instead of why.
Ask God what he wants you to learn from
this time of crisis and what he wants you to do.
He has promised to give you his wisdom in
generous portions. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren:
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/]
COMMENTARY
I was trying to make a decision this
morning and I found myself vacillating between two
opinions of what I would do. It was becoming very
frustrating, but then the Lord reminded me that I really
didn't need to make that decision for another
thirty days. I felt instant relief!
Many things could happen during those
thirty days that will influence my decision, and by
waiting and trusting God to guide me in what to do
when the time actually comes, I am giving Him an
opportunity to work in the heart of the person that the
decision involves, as well as in my own heart.
Most of us want to do the right thing,
but deciding what that is can often be
challenging, and it may be due to trying to make
decisions before we have to make them. God gives us
what we need when we need it, but not necessarily
when we want it. Many things in life work
themselves out if we will pray, give them to God, and
wait for His perfect timing. God has promised to
guide us, and He always keeps His promises!
Father in Heaven, thank You for guiding
me and showing me what to do at the exact right
time. Help me not to make decisions rashly and
possibly make a mistake. [My Time with God by Joyce
Meyer re vs 8]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
James 1:5-7 - FINDING WISDOM:
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200325-0820.html
James 1:6-8 - How to Be Stable in
Ever-changing Winds:
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200706-0911.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
