“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.”– (James 3:17 NKJV)
James 3 shows the difference between godly wisdom and natural, earthly wisdom. I have used this distinction to determine whether I am hearing from the Lord or from my own personal soul. Is it a decision full of mercy? Will it bring forth good fruit, or will it bring confusion to the body? If it will bring confusion or if it’s not merciful, then it must not be God’s wisdom. If it’s not gentle or open to reason, it must not be God’s wisdom.
My number-one daily prayer is that I would be saturated with the wisdom of God because of the man decisions our ministry faces. Years ago, God dealt with me about doing a Bible reading plan. At that time the ministry was very small, and we didn’t have the money for startup costs. Yet I felt a gentle “tugging” of the Holy Spirit. Getting people involved in the Word was certainly God’s mercy. Certainly, it would bring forth good fruit. I made the decision, and God paid the bills. Cry out for wisdom. He will give it to you.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We ask to be full of Your wisdom for this day. Let us recognize that which is pure, peaceable, and gentle—that which is full of mercy and good fruits.
In Jesus’s Name,
Amen.
