more on God's wisdom

Let’s walk back to a verse we have talked about several times this week. Honestly, I cannot let it go.

There are many reasons for not letting it go. First, my life verse aligns with it (James 1:5 says we can ask and receive wisdom from God). Without the wisdom God alone can give we will be in much trouble similar to someone drowning as there is no one to help and no help in sight.

It is God’s wisdom that holds us tight when everything else slips away. When our thinking comes to an end, God’s wisdom is endless, useful and the reality that God is in control.

James 3:17 NLT

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

Take a few minutes today to take in God’s facts on wisdom!

Exodus 31:3 NLT

I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

Wisdom goes far beyond knowledge. It also about the walk, the talk and the actions of our lives. Skill is to be tied to God.

1 Corinthians 1:24 NLT

But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Christ is the older of and the essence of all wisdom.

Ephesians 1:17 NLT

asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.

Again, ask God for wisdom. Enough said.

James 3:15 NLT

For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.

The opposite of God’s wisdom is opposed to God.

Psalm 90:12 NLT

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

Psalm 111:10 NLT

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!

Proverbs 2:6 NLT

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 8:11 NLT

For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.

Titus 2:12 NLT

And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,

Live it.

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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