"Even in a fallen world, wisdom sees the good..."

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus (2003-09-04) from his book, Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul (Kindle Location 3442). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

James over in the first part of his letter in the New Testament says that if any person lacks wisdom then ask God. There is so much that we have access to that is from God and we can ask Him for it. Wisdom is a very important thing He wants us to have.

Now this quote from Erwin is just part of it, "Even in a fallen world, wisdom sees the good...not just the good that is or that must be done, but the good that will come through choices made. This distinct view of reality known as wisdom is nothing less than seeing life from God's vantage point." And He wants us to have that but we need to ask.

Now wisdom sees good in all things. Not that all things in themselves are good but wisdom is the opportunity to see the good that comes from wise decisions. God wants you to see the good that will come from your choices. He also wants you to perceive the bad that comes from decisions that are made with no thought and no wisdom in making them. Those are the decisions too many of us make.

For instance, marrying someone based on their looks or how they make you feel. Wisdom says, their looks will change and so will your feelings so give some real thought to where your emotions are coming from and a variety of other considerations. Ask God and others who are mature for some wisdom in this very important decision.

You see this world is a mess but wisdom sees the good that can be done through your choices in it. That is such an important gift from God. To quote Erwin, "Wisdom is like a time machine that allows us to see the end result long before the action begins. Wisdom does more than change our perspective. It transforms the way we see reality. Wisdom blurs the distinction between the visible and the invisible."

So where do you need some wisdom today?

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