Manifold Wisdom

Ephesians 3

While it is impossible to fully understand the ways of God, because His thoughts and ways are not like our own, it is possible to navigate through life by His wisdom. Man’s wisdom is solely based on human understanding, and knowledge of things known, but the God of heaven gives His people insight and strategy beyond what the eyes of men can see. The children of God suffer in the earth in similar ways as those of the world. For example, those who are the righteousness of God, also suffer sickness, struggle financially, and even deal with the tedious rigmarole of the workplace. Fortunately, God helps His children endure the struggles of life, while maintaining the proper perspective. Worldly men consider suffering as punishment, or lack of effort to be better. While there is truth to that statement, some suffering is necessary to keep people humbled, or protected from potential circumstances. God’s wisdom guides and protects the Saints through all their daily occurrences. Whether meandering through the grocery store, or visiting sick loved ones, there’s never a moment when we should refuse to acknowledge the manifold wisdom of God.

Interesting Interviews

2 Samuel 23

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to an exciting episode of, “Interesting Interviews” starring, HolyEll and various characters throughout Bible history! I’m your host, “HolyEll”, and I’ll be bringing you all the details of tonight’s most fascinating scenes!

(“Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse…, the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel…”)

(As king David neared the end of his reign, he spake to those he loved, concerning his journey. All of a sudden, HolyEll appears in the midst.)

King David: What is this?! Who are you, and how did you appear in the midst of us?

HolyEll: Greetings king David, I come from a time, far beyond this one, in hopes of gaining a better understanding of who you are, and how your life has impacted not only your generation, but mine as well.

King David: Hmm… interesting. I can sense that you are a man, sent by the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

HolyEll: Well, I just wanted to meet you, and glean from your wisdom sir… if that’s ok.

King David: Son, I have sustained all these years, and overcame my enemies because, “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.”

HolyEll: Indeed sir, I’ve read your story, and it is so fascinating. You’ve had a major impact on the foundation of the body of Christ, even in my time.

King David: Christ? Is he someone special in your time?

HolyEll: Trust me.. you already know everything about Him.

King David: I’ll share with you a brief summary of my journey. As a boy, I watched over my father’s sheep. Some would deem that position as low and unbecoming, but through those experiences, I grew in wisdom, understanding, and physical strength.

HolyEll: Yes, like when you slew a lion and a bear?

King David: How do you know that?

HolyEll: Umm..well…

King David: It matters little, but the Lord, my God was with me from the time I tended to sheep, when I stood strong in the face of the uncircumcised Philistine, and during my service to king Saul.

HolyEll: You have really been consistent in your faith and trust in the almighty God. Your 23rd Psalm is read and sung daily all over the world.

King David: And what psalm is that in your time?

HolyEll: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want…

King David: Ahhh yes. That was one of my favorites. I’ve learned, “He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. For this reason, I never submitted to the enemy, nor to my mistakes. Oftentimes, people tend to lose faith after they’ve sinned, or fallen short of God’s glory.

HolyEll: That’s right! I just wrote about that in my blog a few days ago.

King David: A blog?

HolyEll: My bad, I keep forgetting… go on sir.

King David: It is important to understand, the man who rules God’s way, “he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

HolyEll: My brother, you are too deep for me lol, yet so poetic. I love it!

King David: It’s not about being deep, it’s about being willing to submit all of oneself, to the total immersion of the Spirit of God into himself.

HolyEll: (Mic drop) My my mercy. Amen, and amen again. Before I go, can you give me any advice to take back for myself, and the people of my generation?

King David: Why certainly. Take heed to this, “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a shield to all then that trust him.” This is why I write. This is why I sing. This is why I give praise to the Lord God almighty, because he has kept me all these years.

HolyEll: … amen… amen… and amen.

This concludes the exciting episode of, “Interesting Interviews”. Thanks for tuning in, and have a fantabulous journey!

Who Am I?

What have I done to deserve this?! Why are all these things happening to me?! I prayed daily for my wife and family. I took care of all which the Lord provided for me. I served as a good example for my children to follow. Lord, why am I suffering so much? Why did I lose all of my possessions? Why did you take the lives of all my children? Why is my wife speaking nonsense? Why are my friends accusing me of sin? What are these sores all over my skin? Father, you know I’ve been faithful and diligent in my service to you. I do not understand the reason for my suffering but, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him…”

After The Fact

Proverbs 3:5-6

After we’ve made the mistake, then we wish we could have… would have done things differently. Hindsight really is 20/20, because we always see things more clear, after we’ve messed up. Why does it seem so difficult to make the right decision initially, in order to avoid harboring a guilty conscience? Oftentimes, we fall into temptation and error because we temporarily take our focus off pleasing God, in place of satisfying a selfish desire. On the contrary, when we acknowledge God in all our ways, or consult His opinion before making any decision, we will usually choose doing right, over wrong.

Amiss

James 4:3

Thank you Father, for your word (that I don’t read).
Thank you Father, for your grace (that I don’t appreciate).
Thank you Father, for your power (that I don’t acknowledge).
Thank you Father, for your mercy (that I don’t recognize).
Thank you Father, for your love (that I take for granted).

Oftentimes, we go through life, acting as if God owes us something. We pray just for the sake of doing it, live how we want, do whatever we want, and fail to acknowledge all the good God does for us. God gave us His word, yet we rarely study it. We are daily loaded with grace and mercy, but we fail to appreciate it. The power of the almighty God can be seen all over the world, yet we place our confidence in frail men. God is love, and He allowed His love to take on the sins of all mankind, yet men ignorantly take Him for granted. When we pray, be sure our words align with our actions. When we spew vain words to God, we pray amiss, and the Father does not hear us. Let your life and your words always be pleasing to God, so when you pray, He will hear you, and He will answer you.