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James 1: 5 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to
him.
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| Wisdom is a gift of God, not a human achievement.* |
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Back in
the Old Testament, God offered Solomon carte
blanche, and he chose wisdom. God was so pleased with Solomon that he gave
him wealth and power as well. I have always thought that Solomon must have
already had a healthy portion of wisdom because a fool would never have asked
for wisdom!
According
to James in the New Testament, God presents us with the same offer. If we’re
wise enough to know that we aren’t wise enough, all we have to do is ask for
more. God will generously supply us with the wisdom we lack without making us
feel stupid for – well, being stupid.
When it comes to the Word of God, it is a short journey from
initial exposure to a decision crossroads. A flow chart could clearly
illustrate our progress as we learn more about God intellectually and he begins
to open our eyes to our spiritual inadequacy. Knowing about God is no longer enough. We start to know God and to be led by his Spirit. Now we are at the point on
the flow chart – another crossroads – where God reveals that we are not
equipped for the spiritual tests we are about to face. “No thanks,” and the
flow chart dead ends. “Grant me wisdom,” and we move on to the next bubble.
If we lack wisdom, it is because we have rejected the offer.
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| The further advanced any one is in the knowledge of God, the less is he excused.* |
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