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PROVISION IN TRIAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
James 1:5
John 16:19-29
“…ask, and ye shall receive,
that your joy may be full.”
PROVISION IN TRIAL
In times of trials, the enemy sows doubts and questions. James tells us that while God allows us to go through a trial, He does not leave us without a provision. James commands the believers (that if they lack an understanding of what they are going through) to ask God for wisdom. A child of God can certainly ask this from his heavenly Father who will continually give. He is an all-generous God and dispenses without insulting or scolding. He is ready to give wisdom to anyone who asks.
God’s Wisdom: Troubles in life may rob the believers of their spiritual discernment. Worries and anxieties deprive Christians of seeing the hand of God showing them the way. The lack of sound judgment makes the situation more unexplainable. The absence of spiritual understanding can complicate their conditions. Worldly wisdom does not have enough explanations to allow them to see why these life-threatening experiences come into their lives. They need the wisdom of God the most. This is the only way they can comprehend their seemingly incomprehensible state.
God’s Word: James is sure that God will answer. This answer, however, will not come through dreams and visions, nor experience and circumstances. The wisdom of God comes from His Word (Heb 4:12).
In Greek, “let him ask” (James 1:5) is an imperative verb. It is a divine command, not an option. It is mandatory for believers. James instructs the believers to seek wisdom from the Lord, not the world’s wisdom.
God is a generous Giver of wisdom. He gives abundantly for the benefit of Christians struggling through the hardships in life. It can only be found when you prayerfully seek wisdom from His Word with the Holy Spirit’s illumination. As you search the Scriptures, you may also ask for guidance and counsel from mature Christians. Those older in the faith, especially your pastor, will surely be ready to help by pointing you in God’s direction. Do not carry the burden yourself. Pray for God’s wisdom! He will give it as He promised.
THOUGHT: Do I seek God’s wisdom to discern His dealings with me?
PRAYER: Father, help me to seek wisdom from Thy Word through the Holy Spirit and with the help of my fellow believers.