Seeking God's Wisdom

I have always wanted to be someone with the right words at the right time for someone going through a tough season of life. Proverbs 15:23 says it like this - "A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!" Many times I ask God - What should I say here God? What should I do at this point Lord? How should I be thinking about this King Jesus?

These are all awesome questions that I do not ask enough concerning my own life. The inquiries require me to pause long enough for me to receive inspiration from the Holy Spirit on God's leading. And in this world of instant this and that, pausing is difficult.

When I examine the instance when Solomon sought God out for wisdom in governing God's people instead of fame, riches and defeat over his enemies - I always want to pat Solomon on the back. God not only granted his request for wisdom, but gave Solomon wisdom greater than that of anyone known. But wait! There's more! God granted Solomon the things he did not ask for - popularity, wealth and military victories.

This is just one Biblical example of what trusting in and seeking God's wisdom first will acquire for you and me. Perhaps not fame, riches and defeat of enemies - but James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." So ask.

Knowledge is wonderful to obtain but becomes powerful when you wisely apply it. Staying in God's Word and soaking up what The Lord and His Holy Spirit has to impart to you is step one. The next part is to allow God's water, His knowledge to overflow from our lives into the lives of others in the form of wisdom. 

As Christians, the charge is to be aware of our surroundings. Read the room - so to speak. Know the situations around you, pray for God's wisdom and love on people as you look for opportunities to share the right word at the right time. This is the kind of healthy results that come from Seeking God's Wisdom.