Why should we ask wisdom of God? Here is a great encouragement! James 1:5-8 teaches us that God’s provision for our lack of wisdom in responding to spiritually maturing trials is received when asked of God in faith.
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“if any of you lack wisdom” |
God knows the first step in gaining wisdom is recognizing our individual need for wisdom. |
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“let him ask” |
God is ready to give wisdom to those who ask Him. |
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“of God” |
God is the source of wisdom. |
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“who gives” |
God has wisdom to give. |
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“to all” |
God sets the boundaries of His giving. |
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“liberally” |
God gives more than a person usually asks for. |
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“upbraideth not” |
God doesn’t shame the person who asks. |
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“and it shall be given him” |
God will not fail to respond to the request for wisdom. |
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“let him ask” |
God is delighted when I ask for wisdom repeatedly for myself. |
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“in faith” |
God requires that askers of wisdom commit themselves to obey what He reveals. |
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“nothing doubting” |
God gives wisdom to those who believe nothing is impossible with Him. |
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“[doubters are] like the surge of the sea” |
God gives wisdom to those who have are sure of His steadfastness to give wisdom. |
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“driven by the wind and tossed” |
God gives wisdom to those who ask for His glory and our good. |
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“let not that man think” |
God gives wisdom to those who are persuaded that He alone possesses wisdom. |
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“[that man is] double-minded” |
God gives wisdom with a single purpose, to help the asker. |
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“[that man is] unstable in all his ways” |
God gives wisdom without expecting anything in return. |
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“[that man] shall [not] receive anything of the Lord” |
God gives wisdom so we will not waste the opportunities He designs to make us spiritually mature. |
Have you asked of God in faith lately for wisdom to respond with joy to trials designed to help you mature spiritually?
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