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James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (KJV)
If you are truly going to walk by faith then you will need to get your marching orders from above and no longer rely on what you think will work. After all isn’t that why you came to the Lord in the first place; because of what you thought and the things that you pursued turned out to be dead ends? The wisdom from above is able to show you how God can do above and beyond what you could have ever asked or thought of. Will you let the peace of God be the deciding factor in your walk or are you leaning more on what you see in the outward? Colossians 3:14-16 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye, thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (KJV) When you have a big decision coming up in your life and you have sought the wisdom that is from above, the answer which brings peace inside will come along, even though outwardly it appears to be a dead end. Just like with an umpire in a ball game, despite what the home crowd may think of your call, you need to let the Lord rule or you just won’t get His results. Haven’t you spent enough time chasing mirages and imaginations, things that just turned out to be too good to be true? Philippians 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV) Basically what the writer is trying to convey here is to quit overanalyzing things and let this peace rule which goes way beyond your limited carnal understanding and so called wisdom. Once you have made your requests known unto God then meditate on the things in verse 8, expecting it to manifest. You have entered a whole new realm ruled by the creator of the universe who said in all things we are more than conquerors. So don’t get talked out of what is rightfully yours for the taking. Hebrews 12:11-14 Now no chastening for the present seemed to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yielded the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (KJV) If you exercise your spiritual senses more on a daily basis you will not get so bent out of shape every time a situation comes along that needs a solution. So today let’s seek peace and pursue it to the end and see what manifests. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Colossians 2:2-4 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. (KJV)
There is a hidden spiritual treasure; it is up to you to find out where it is, who it involves, and how you can access it. Your carnal mind and its past way of thinking needs to be just that, passed away, because you will need to operate in his wisdom and knowledge from above and know who you are in Christ. Proverbs 14:6-8 A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understands. 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceives not in him the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. (KJV) I picture a scorner as someone who is easily swayed, a people pleaser who uses others for their own advantage, which also accurately describes many manmade doctrines. You will need to seek out the truth for yourself and when you find it you will no longer find yourself surrounded by pretenders. You need to know personally how salvation works and how to stay put on the path of life that is your only escape from this present evil world. 1 Corinthians 1:21-24 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. (KJV) Jesus of Nazareth would not have lasted long in the kingdom of God unless He knew how to access the wisdom from above which is in Christ. Jesus of Nazareth would not have had knowledge of salvation unless He knew for Himself the Son of God that was abiding in Him. Many know more of our Lord after the outward and only speak in the name of Jesus leaving Christ out of the equation. No wonder the enemy is referred to as antichrist, because without Christ, it leaves one powerless and not able to operate in the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord. (KJV) The simple fact is that the more you realize how foolish your thoughts and ways are, the wiser you become in the Lord. Again we see in verse 30 that the Father and the Son are a package deal, and you can’t have one without the other. By leaving Christ out of the equation you leave out wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and the redemptive act our Lord did for us. Dearly loved, have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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