We should expect wisdom to be given to us. The Bible says in James 1:5, “If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
When you have heard God’s voice, you have heard His wisdom. Thank God for His powerful wisdom. It forces a passage through the strongest barriers.
Wisdom is seeing everything from God’s perspective. It is knowing when and how to use the knowledge that comes from the Lord. The old saying is true, “He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.” But it is also true that he who knows has a solid basis for his belief.
Drink It In
Just think, we human beings have available to us the wisdom of the Creator of the universe. Yet so few drink at the fountain of His wisdom; most just rinse out their mouths. Many may try to live without the wisdom of the bread of life, but they will die in their efforts.
The world doesn’t spend billions of dollars for wisdom. It spends billions in search of wisdom. Yet it is readily available to everyone who seeks its divine source.
There are ten steps to gaining godly wisdom:
- Fear God (Ps. 111:10)
- Please God (Eccl. 2:26)
- Hear God (Prov. 2:6)
- Look to God (Prov. 3:13)
- Choose God’s way (Prov. 8:10-11)
- Be humble before God (Prov. 11:2)
- Take God’s advice (Prov. 13:10)
- Receive God’s correction (Prov. 29:15)
- Pray to God (Eph. 1:17)
- Know the Son of God (1 Cor. 1:30)
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John Mason is an international bestselling author, minister, publisher, executive author coach, and noted speaker. He’s the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group. Both organizations are dedicated to helping people reach their dreams and fulfill their God-given destinies.
He has authored thirty-two books including An Enemy Called Average, You’re Born An Original—Don’t Die A Copy, Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop, and Know Your Limits Then Ignore Them which have sold over 2 million copies and are translated into 40 different languages throughout the world. His books are widely regarded as a source of godly wisdom, scriptural motivation, and practical principles. His writings have been published twice in Reader’s Digest along with numerous other national and international publications. Seven of his books have reached number one on Amazon bestseller lists.
He’s been the president of two Christian publishing companies. He’s also a former Vice President and Publisher for Thomas Nelson Publishers (Harper Collins), the 6th largest book publisher in the world and largest Christian publisher.
He’s an internationally recognized executive author coach, helping numerous prominent authors with their books for more than thirty years. Politicians, NBA, NFL, PGA, MLB, an Olympic gold medalist and other professional athletes, billionaires, businesspeople, pastors, ministers, New York Times bestselling authors, a Fortune 500 CEO, Navy SEALs, Top Gun pilots, and a Texas governor have all benefitted from his knowledge.
Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the US and around the world.