Random Thoughts @trevordrinen: Where is God's wisdom in the midst of my reality?

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Where is God's wisdom in the midst of my reality?

Scripture

God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people—I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!” -2 Chronicles 1:11-12

Observation

I’m always inspired by Solomon’s choice to ask God for wisdom. He could have asked for anything and yet his wish was to lead God’s people well. God blessed this unselfish act and He promised Solomon wisdom and so much more.

My prayer is that I would all have more wisdom – wisdom to discern right from wrong, moral from immoral, good from evil – and in today’s world where everything is up for grabs and standards are changing at breakneck speed, that’s not as easy as it used to be.

As a Christian, we often feel the tension of being in the world, but not of the world need wisdom. Lines are being drawn, sides are taken and friendships are tested, as we have to stand firm for God. We want to be able to speak to those who need it the most, but the world is pulling us further apart by making the extremes more acceptable.

How can I still be a positive influence, if people don’t see us as relevant? Can I seek wisdom from God for self promoting / selfish reason? If God knows everything and know the outcome of Solomon’s choices why was he granted this gift of wisdom?

Application

It’s here I’‘m thankful that God extended wisdom to Solomon despite his outcome - why? Because it give me hope.... despite my selfishness, inward focus, and countless flaws....

So how can I personally apply what I have pondered and learned?

Wisdom in the midst of my reality is found in simple obedience to God’s word. What does that look like? Today, I’m in need of following Solomon’s example and simply being with Jesus... learning to listen....(listening is so hard at times).... to hear His voice..... and when to respond.

Prayer

God, once again I find myself convicted. I’m amazed how much YOU desire to guide me as I come before YOU and be still for a few minutes. Help me not be selfish as you teach me eternal / timeless wisdom! Help me show others the way home, back to the Father, and how to develop a genuine relationship with YOU. My prayer isn’t that God will bless my family with material and temporal riches because I ask for wisdom, but rather that we can win others to Christ because of that wisdom. Thank you for the conviction of Your Spirit, correcting my heart, soul and mind back to You. YOU are my steadfast hope. Please help me to please You.... captivate my heart, my mind, my soul, and help me live in such a way that honors YOU.-Trevor

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