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With so much going on today, I have
been praying for wisdom. Knowledge is not enough. We need to know what to do
with the information we are receiving, that on a personal level, we might make
right decisions.
A situation Solomon dealt with,
found in 1 Kings 3:16-28, has been coming to mind. Two women brought a baby
before Solomon, both claiming the baby was theirs. Solomon suggested cutting the
baby in two, that each might have half of the baby.
One woman agreed, but the other,
moved with compassion for the life of the child, cried out, "O my lord, give her
the living child, and in no wise slay it." Solomon replied, "Give her the living
child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof."
"And all Israel heard of the
judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that
the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment." 1 Kings 3:28
So simple, yet so profound! Verse 9
tells us that Solomon had asked for wisdom to discern judgement. His request
pleased the Lord, and the Lord gave Solomon a wise and understanding heart. 1
Kings 3:11-12
We too are encouraged to ask
for wisdom, and promised that as we do, God will give us wisdom to rightly
discern what we see and hear, enabling us to make good decisions.
"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." James 1:5
Notice what distinguishes the
wisdom that comes from God:
"But the wisdom that is from above
is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy
and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." James
3:17
May wisdom mark our lives and lead
us through the days ahead. The Lord is raising up a people marked by His wisdom,
His peace, and His presence as a testimony for the world to see. 2 Thessalonians
1:10 makes it very clear that Jesus is coming back to be seen and admired in a
people. May we draw on God's enabling power, that we might walk worthy of this
calling that rests on our lives.
"Parousia" is a New
Testament Greek word that relates to the Second Coming of Christ; this word also
relates to the "Presencing" of the Lord, in which He is beginning to
reveal Himself in a greater and more personal way to those who have come apart
to seek Him.
The Lord is manifesting His
presence and making Himself known today to those who are seeking Him, that we
might be empowered in these transitional times, just as the early disciples were
empowered in their day.
Our times of worship, prayer, and
spending time in God's Word in communion and fellowship with Him are
essential.
We also are praying for you!
May I again speak the blessings of
the Lord Jesus Christ over your life. May He bless you, as He continues to draw
you ever closer to Himself. May you increasingly prosper, both spiritually and
in your life circumstances, beyond all that you have experienced in the past,
and may you be blessed in life, in health, and in all that is before you.
May God bless you, and bless you
abundantly!
Our website, www.wadetaylor.org is a teaching website available to
you for a present word that ministers spirit and life. Each message has been
prayerfully submitted, that you might be spiritually edified and receive an
impartation of our Lord's presence as you prayerfully read the words.
Wade Taylor
Publications is a
separate part of my dad's ministry that my sister Joanne continues to make
available at www.wadetaylorpublications.org. You can buy books, CDs, and DVDs by
Wade Taylor from her website or contact her at 800-349-0340.
Upcoming Parousia
Gatherings: Our
next Parousia Gathering is November 5, 2016, in Oakton, VA. Please go to our
website, www.wadetaylor.org for more details. The motel
discount is for advance reservations only; if you plan to come, please make
sure you reserve before the deadline!
Tea, Coffee &
Prayer: The
2nd Saturday of each month, we have Tea, Coffee & Prayer
at the Parousia Prayer Chapel. If you would like to come, please contact me for
more details and also to confirm, in case there are schedule changes. It also
helps us plan lunch! My contact information can be found at www.wadetaylor.org.
Again, may the Lord bless you with
His wisdom, His peace, and His presence.
Prayerfully
yours,
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Topic: Praying for Wisdom - Nancy Taylor Warner
