The Benefits of Wisdom
"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” — James 1:5
Wisdom is one of the most important tools in times of trial, and the Scriptures say that God will give it generously when we ask. However, there are times when wisdom doesn’t feel easy to acquire — for example, when God allows a test in our life after we’ve asked Him to make us wise. He may permit a challenge because temptations and difficulty can help us discover our level of devotion to Him. When we go through a time of testing, we learn whether we’re willing to say, “God, I don’t like this or understand it, but I’m going to obey You no matter what.” It’s hard to know for sure whether we would respond that way unless we go through difficulties that put our faith to the test. In fact, we grow in our devotion to the Lord by making wise decisions despite opposition and by obeying, regardless of temptation or inconvenience. Allowing God to do His work positions us to receive blessings, see His power, and feel His love in new ways. It’s not only a way to become wise, it’s also the pathway to great joy.
