Wisdom! That was the focus of yesterday's message from James as we looked at 1:5-8. We saw that wisdom is not intelligence. We know that some with high IQs don't always make smart decisions. We saw that wisdom is not knowledge as very well informed people don't always make good decisions. And we know that wisdom is not common sense. God's wisdom is uncommon sense many times.
We need to want something higher than intelligence, knowledge, or common sense. We need godly wisdom. We seem to get places fast but they're the wrong places. Godly wisdom gets us to the right places. We don't need to look to Oprah and Dr. Phil for advice. We need to go to the source of wisdom who is God alone.
We looked at the mystery of wisdom. So often we think God won't answer us. Maybe it's not that He won't answer. Maybe it's that we don't believe. We doubt. We look at the circumstances of our life. We lose focus. We get busy doing everything except that one thing God has called us to. We are a double-minded people torn between desiring the world and desiring God alone.
When it comes to big decisions, we shouldn't be asking whether it's what we want or if it's a good career move or if it's where we want to go or live or do. The only question that matters is, how can God get the most glory and His kingdom benefit the most? That's all that matters. So...when you're the Zoad in the road and don't know which way to go, remember it's not about common sense or the best business decision. It's about His glory. For when it's all said and done, all that matters is what is done for His kingdom!!
Worship was amazing!! The message was too good that I couldn't write fast enough!! And the best is always having families join with our church family who want to serve and be a part of all God is doing at Fairview!! There's more exciting things to come. Share with others so they can come be a part as well!!
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