James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
It's funny how James starts this verse with the word "if". By examining the population of the world today, it is, in most cases quite clear that there is not one person who does not lack wisdom. I would then go to validate this statement by saying no one is wise when compared to The Lord. Everyone who reads the first phrase of this verse should feel compelled to put into practice the latter part. Unless they think themselves as wise as God.
James states that we are to ask God for wisdom. What does he mean by asking? Is it a verbal request we are to put forth every time we have a need or desire for wisdom? Or do we ask God to pour it out by giving Him our life as an empty vessel waiting to be filled? We ask God for wisdom with our worship and our prayer. By worship, I am referring to much more than the act of singing song, I am referring to your life. God is not a gene in a bottle waiting to grant our every heart's desire. However He will bless those who are true worshippers with His resources.
Application: pray for wisdom for I am devoid of it indeed.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
It's funny how James starts this verse with the word "if". By examining the population of the world today, it is, in most cases quite clear that there is not one person who does not lack wisdom. I would then go to validate this statement by saying no one is wise when compared to The Lord. Everyone who reads the first phrase of this verse should feel compelled to put into practice the latter part. Unless they think themselves as wise as God.
James states that we are to ask God for wisdom. What does he mean by asking? Is it a verbal request we are to put forth every time we have a need or desire for wisdom? Or do we ask God to pour it out by giving Him our life as an empty vessel waiting to be filled? We ask God for wisdom with our worship and our prayer. By worship, I am referring to much more than the act of singing song, I am referring to your life. God is not a gene in a bottle waiting to grant our every heart's desire. However He will bless those who are true worshippers with His resources.
Application: pray for wisdom for I am devoid of it indeed.
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