ASK & YOU SHALL RECEIVE

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.  But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.” – James 1:5-8

            Wisdom from a worldly perspective is the ability to discern or judge what is true or right. It is to have common sense and good judgment. While these could be considered Christian characteristics, the wisdom of the world comes from finite and therefore limited sources. The wisdom God gives comes from infinite and therefore eternal sources. So it is no small thing when we ask God for wisdom. We are indeed seeking discernment and good judgment, along with a dose of common sense; no question about it, but our source is like an underground spring that never runs dry. When all the supposed wise men of this world pass away, God still was and is and ever shall be.

            Scripture is clear, do not waver in your belief for asking is one thing, but asking expecting to receive it is something else entirely. This world has nothing to offer that is of any lasting or eternal value. The best man can muster are things that need to be replaced over time. Focus on the Lord, especially when things have gone awry. Don’t allow the craziness of this world to dampen your faith or cripple your trust in God. Ask for that which you need with confidence, knowing that God hears you and will answer. The Lord never withholds blessings from his children. Stay loyal to God no matter what may befall you. Don’t be unstable in your thinking, but rather stand strong based on your beliefs. God shall not fail you! Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.