Wisdom from Above

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:17-18 (NKJV)

The wisdom we are urged and encouraged to seek comes with some simple but sterling qualities, qualities easy enough to distinguish even by ourselves. A non-self seeking heart, bitter-free mind and bowels of mercy will exude and display good works having a lasting impact on the people around them, their environment and indeed their world. Should we settle for less? Our world, governments, nations, families and individuals have consciously or unconsciously enthroned self-seeking motives thus robbing the world of a unique opportunity of the display of God's goodness and mercy in our situations. The endless pursuit of self never brings ultimate satisfaction, instead it leads to discord, fightings, wars, etc. When we seek Heavenly wisdom, because or motives are not driven solely for self gain, the fulfillment and peace that is experienced is full and long lasting.

But irrespective of our actions, the mercies and goodness of our Sovereign God continues to persist. The wisdom from above produces results, spares us of unnecessary laborious pursuits, enables us achieve more effectively even with less resources and gives us the greatest impact to our world. This we need to seek at all times.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi