Wisdom and Understanding — LuAnn K. Edwards

Have you ever shaken your head, questioning if the entire world has gone completely bonkers? If you are like me, you have come across social media posts and news stories that leave you feeling surprised, frustrated, or even shocked. It is clear to see that not everyone follows Christ.

One of the teaching pastors at my church (Shaun Groves) shared a message two months ago called, “The Path of Prayer.” He stated this in his sermon: “Only the people of God, given the Spirit of God, can discern, desire, and do the will of God.”

Wow! That hit home with me! Why do I allow myself to get so upset with some people for what they say, believe, and do? True wisdom and understanding come only from the Holy Spirit.

His statement was based on 1 Corinthians 2:14.

The person without the Spirit does not accept the things
that come from the Spirit of God but considers them
foolishness, and cannot understand them because
they are discerned only through the Spirit (NIV).

People can’t hold a Biblical worldview if they don’t have the Spirit of God living within them. They think that those of us with Christian values who believe in the Bible are foolish.

I shouldn’t be surprised, frustrated, or shocked by what I see or read on social media or in the news by those who don’t follow Jesus. They don’t understand the truth of God’s Word.

Pastor Shaun also shared a few points from Colossians, Chapter 1:10-12 regarding the life God wants for those of us who are followers of Christ.

Bear fruit in every good work, to both believers and non-believers alike.
Grow in your knowledge of God by having a daily relationship with Him.
Be strengthened with God’s power to endure and remain patient in challenging circumstances with difficult individuals.
Express heartfelt gratitude to our loving Father with joy.

I desire to be one of God’s people, follow Christ, and do what pleases Him.