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