James 3:13 Who is wise and
understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in
the humility that comes from wisdom.
It is fairly simple to
discern understanding in a person, but it is more challenging to distinguish
humility in someone. True Godly wisdom and understanding are much more than
simple head knowledge, it will display itself in the way we live our lives. In
one respect wisdom and understanding is similar to faith, this humble duo is
virtues that can’t be seen by worldly eyes. These qualities will naturally
display themselves in how one interacts with the world around them. When a
person does any good deeds in an attempt to shine the spotlight on themselves
it shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is no true wisdom and
understanding within their being.
True Godly wisdom can
be compared to a horse, the animal can be a very large beast that has in its
mind as to where it wants to go. When the horse is broken and trained to
respond to the bit in its mouth, it will then go where its master wants to go
instead of its desire. It works the same way with us, if we desire true Godly
wisdom we must be broken of our old way of life and then led by the Holy Spirit
of God.
Wisdom is the aptitude
and capacity to view things from the perspective of God’s standpoint. It is
much more than simply knowing facts about the Holy Word of God, it is how we
use those facts to allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, instead of
charting out our course (1 Corinthians 2:6-8). The source of our good
deeds and work is shown by a Godly demeanor and manner. People around us that
are not saved will notice that there is something different about the way we
conduct ourselves which will lead to golden opportunities to tell them about
the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.
Some view meekness as
weakness, however, it is the person that knows the power of God is controlling
their lives. One that is meek from surrendering themselves to the leading,
guiding and direction of the Holy Spirit does not look down on others with
disrespect and condescension. He or she knows full well that they are who they
are only by the grace of God, the truly wise and meek person know that all that
they have is from God’s hand and by no strength or power of their own (2
Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 6:1; Colossians 3:12).
Wisdom and
understanding that comes from God is a gift from God and those that possess
this knowledge is aware that their understanding and comprehension of God’s
Word comes from their surrender to the Holy Spirit. How one lives their life
will make known who you are in Christ Jesus. Bragging about one’s position with
Christ has no place in the kingdom of God. The truly surrendered person will be
a humble person that just loves God and wants to follow His will for their
lives.
If You would like the Verse of the Day sent to your daily E-Mail send a request in the "Comments" section. Please include your e-mail address
No comments:
Post a Comment