Ask of God

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)

God's ways are beyond finding or figuring out. They are higher than ours, and only attainable when we humble ourselves by seeking, asking, and knocking. You and I are in desperate need of the wisdom and knowledge we can only receive from Him. His wisdom produces a firm grasp of the reality, of things seen and unseen, how those things relate, and how we should operate in their midst. The mysteries of the universe are revealed in the wisdom of our God, as well as His provision for our daily needs! Just ask.

 

God is not disappointed when we continually come to Him for wisdom. He never says, "You again?" In fact, He is pleased to see us waiting at His gates and longing to receive His counsel. His wisdom is given to us without charge, because no one possesses enough riches to purchase a single word He speaks. He encourages us to come and buy without money or price. A clean heart and an open mind are all He requires. Therefore, no believer should ever lack wisdom. James says, we don't have, because we don't ask (James 4:2). Let that not be said of you. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)

Let’s Pray – Dear Father, I look to You for the answers to every meaningful question. I know I can trust You to lead me in the way, in the truth, and in the life. In Jesus Christ I trust. Amen.