Stand in AWE of HIM
The older I get the more I pray for Gods Wisdom and the Holy Spirits discernment before I make a decision. I pray we all do. It's important to me to strive to stay in the middle of Gods Will and seek His Wisdom to guide me.
So, how do we get the wisdom that God gives?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
James 1:5 NKJV
The book of James tells us to ask God for it but, I have found there is more to it than just asking.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7 NKJV
The Fear of the Lord is the beginning? Yes! The Reverential, Awestruck, Majestic, Wonder and acknowledgement of Who God IS, that kind of Fear IS the beginning of wisdom.
These two thing's absolutely go together. King Solomon knew who God was before he asked God for wisdom, as King David's son he had no doubt who God was and feared Him.
“And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?””
I Kings 3:6, 9 NKJV
Having the right perspective and the Fear of the Lord, God:
“The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.”
I Kings 3:10-12 NKJV
Knowing and having Reverence for the Source of Wisdom is the beginning of receiving Wisdom.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;”
Proverbs 2:6 NKJV
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ””
Job 28:28 NKJV
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33 NKJV
Be humble and give God the reverence He is due. God IS worthy of all our praise.
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.”
Psalms 33:8 NKJV
We sometimes think we need to do more, or work harder to get closer to God, but the reality is that we just need to stand in awe of who God IS. The more you marvel at how great God Is, the stronger your relationship with Him will grow. Standing in awe is the key to unlocking true intimacy with God! That is the beginning of Wisdom!
God, there is so many things going on today in this world and in our lives that we have no way to know how we are going to get through. We have so many decisions and plans for our future it can just be overwhelming. We stand before You today God in awestruck wonder and reverence of Who You Are. You Are God Alone. There is none like You Lord. You are I AM, Lord of Creation. Blessed Be Your Name. Lord we humbly ask for Your Mercy, Grace, and Wisdom in our lives and our decisions. Grant to us the Discernment of the Holy Spirit in all that we do. We long to stay in the center of Your Will. In Jesus Name. -Amen
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
In Jesus Name – Amen
-Pastor Doug
