Getting Godly Wisdom
Godly wisdom is something most of us probably never think about, even though it is very important to us as Christians, and even more so to us as we stand for the restoration of our marriages. Wisdom is what it takes to make good, God glorifying decisions, which is so important, because our lives are the literal bi-product of the decisions and choices we make. When we make poor decisions and choices, we’re not exercising godly wisdom and the consequences are not likely to be God glorifying. Yet, when we make decisions and choices based on the word of God, they’ll always be good, and God WILL always be glorified.
Reading Proverbs 4, makes it very clear why godly wisdom is so important to us as we stand for the restoration of our marriages, especially when we see the benefits and blessings of wisdom, knowledge and understanding as described in verses 5-13, which say:
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.” Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
While these are certainly wonderful benefits and blessings, and what we all need and want as we stand against the wiles of the devil for the restoration of our marriages and families, the key word is “get”. Obviously, there’s something we have to DO to “get” wisdom, and the ONLY way to get it is through SERIOUS Bible study, but most of the Christians I know, even those standing for marriage restoration are a lot less than serious about Bible study. But if we don’t get serious about it, we can’t count on getting much godly wisdom, which the following verses make very clear, because all wisdom, knowledge and understanding comes from God:
Colossians 2:2-4
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Daniel 2:21
He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Joyce Meyer’s TV broadcast this morning, Wisdom And The Blessed Life, was an awesome message about the importance and consequences of the decisions and choices we make, which I strongly encourage watching with pen and pad in hand to take good notes! And be blessed and encouraged!