Search for wisdom, find wisdom, and don't ignore it

Friends,

The Lord seeks to reveal Himself to us everyday. This is one of the amazing gifts of salvation, for the Almighty God of all creation has no obligation to teach a mere mortal about Himself. But it is His desire that we know Him. Of course, there are those for whom this gift is meaningless. There are those who mock the very Word of God. We see them, and some even celebrate them. It is remarkable is that those who mock God's word claim to be the most sophisticated of men, for they have sought education and rationality...

Proverbs 14:6 [NKJV]
A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

Christ promised us His spirit of wisdom and discernment. And that is why faith and belief come easily. That is why when life's circumstances challenge our faith and belief, we cry out and He answers. We do not mock the wisdom that the LORD has revealed to us, for we know that it is the truth. We accept it and the joy that it brings.

Be encouraged, Jose

The Lord's message

Friends,

When times are difficult, we must remember how God responds when we obey His word.

Haggai 1:13 (NKJV)
Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, spoke the LORD’s message to the people, saying, “I am with you, says the LORD.”

God had a message for His people. It was a specific message for a specific time. That time is now, and He is speaking to you and to me.

The Lord says "I am with you."

Be encouraged, José

 

Never stop learning

Friends,

We know that no man, but for Jesus, is perfect. We know that all of us make mistakes, falling short of the glorious and perfect standard set forth for us by a Wise and Omniscient God. These are the facts of the fall. But they are no excuse. We are commanded to learn and grow in the knowledge of the LORD.

Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel [NKJV]

In our world, it seems that the arrogant and conceited are gaining power and authority. But in their arrogance, the intellectual elites have decided that they have all the answers. That they no longer need to humble themselves before the LORD.

We who obey, and who continually seek a deeper intimacy with Christ, will ultimately prevail. We rely on Almighty God for our victory. And when He returns, we who have been humble shall be exalted. And we will throw our crowns at His feet in joyful adoration!

Be encouraged, Jose

The privilege of understanding

Friends,

Many ask why.

Why are you not enraged?
Why are you so peaceful and content?
Why do you help them?
Why do you forgive those that have wronged you?

Proverbs 28:5
Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all. [NKJV]

Those of us who have been adopted into the King's family have been called to seek the LORD. Through that pursuit, we gain understanding and wisdom. Not the wisdom of this world or of this age. But the wisdom that begins with the holy, reverential fear of the LORD.

Therefore we understand justice and are equipped to truly practice it. We are given that precious gift of understanding. And we are privileged to use it.

Be encouraged, Jose

What to get

34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORD; 36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate me love death.
Proverb 8:34-36 (NKJV)

The words of scripture are life, power to the weak, strength to the feeble, direction to the clueless, and breadth to the lifeless. Do you feel tired and worn out so often? Do you wallow in a space of confusion or at the mercy of world media? Then change what your listen to, watch and wait on. The above scripture says it all.

10 Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold;11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
Proverb 8:10-11 (NKJV)

Therefore seek, pursue, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi

Real Peace.... Go figure!

6 There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:6-8 (NKJV)

It is easy and convenient to be swayed by public opinion, by what the pundits say, what the commentators report and what the analysts analyze. But those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever. The peace from trusting the Lord is unexplainable. The assurance and confidence earned from this trust will confound and confuse them that know Him not.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

The place of real peace simply is in a steady relationship with the Creator God upon which our faith, trust, and believe rests.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi

Wisdom for good success

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (NKJV)

When things go your way and success surrounds your undertaking, rejoice for it delights the Lord that you succeed in your doings. While you bask in the fruit of your labor, be cautious of the numerous attractions of success. Not all praise singers or even toys we have the resources to acquire with the fruits of labor is beneficial or are in line with our interest. We must sift the chaff from the wheat. When your running-over blessings manifest and God's glory exposes you, the hangers-on will come, the praise singers will triple, the stomach-driven folks will create a new friendship or followership in you.

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and profitable to those who see the sun. For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11 (NKJV)

Wisdom gives life to them that have it. We can manage all the seasons of life with wisdom from above. Do you have it? Ask the one who gives wisdom and understanding.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi