Wisdom From Above – Part 2

1 Corinthians 2:6-7 “Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory.”

Continuing with Pastor Kyle’s sermon last Sunday from the Book of James, he listed 5 fruits of wisdom from God. (1) This wisdom is peaceable and gentle. We all really do need to be reconcilers for the kingdom of heaven, not guard dogs of the kingdom. Be peacemakers while things fall apart all around us using the peace of Christ that passes all understanding, because Jesus is the “Prince of Peace”, so that we make peace in and around us. (2) This wisdom from heaven is open to reason. We listen to other perspectives while standing firm on the Word of God. Be open to discuss issues as an Ambassador for Christ and willing to adjust to the culture without compromising your faith in order to open doors to the gospel. When in Rome, don’t do as the Romans do, but reach the Romans for Jesus. (3) This wisdom of God is full of mercy. One attribute of God is that He is merciful in nature. Who can you confide in comfortably because wisdom embodies them by their love, mercy and grace without judgment … this is rare. Be one. (4) This wisdom from above produces fruit in season. Ideas without fruit are fruitless. Our wise walk with the Lord should lead to a season where fruit is produced. Fruit is going to look different in different seasons. For example: Every marriage has and goes through seasons, but each season should bear good fruit.

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Wisely ask God, What fruit should I be producing in my life?” James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” Be fruitful. (5) This godly wisdom brings a harvest of righteousness, producing a “right” relationship with our Lord God through the Holy Spirit’s guidance and leading. Is there an area where we can wisely improve? Our learning, maturing, and growing into the likeness of Christ occurs daily in our walk with the Lord this side of eternity. Do your part, so that He can do His part. We need His wisdom from above.

Job 12:13 “With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.”

Psalm 51:6 “Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.”

In Christ, Brian