How can we seek and apply God's wisdom in our daily decisions? Verse Spotlight: Deuteronomy 34:9 “Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.” Key Observations • Wisdom is a gift God imparts by His Spirit. • God often uses faithful mentors (Moses) to transmit that wisdom. • When godly wisdom operates, people recognize it and follow. • Wisdom prepares us to step into new responsibilities with confidence. What We Learn About Seeking Wisdom • God is the source; we cannot manufacture true wisdom (Proverbs 2:6). • The Spirit imparts it to willing hearts—Joshua “was filled,” a passive verb emphasizing God’s initiative. • Laying on of hands shows the role of community and spiritual oversight. How to Seek God’s Wisdom Today 1. Ask directly • “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously …” (James 1:5). • Make it a first response, not a last resort. 2. Immerse in Scripture • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Daily reading tunes the heart to God’s voice; familiar passages often speak freshly to specific choices. 3. Welcome godly mentorship • Joshua listened to Moses; seek believers who know the Word and live it. • “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22) 4. Cultivate a teachable spirit • Humility keeps the channel open (Proverbs 11:2). • Acknowledge when you don’t know and be ready to adjust. 5. Obey promptly • Israel “did as the LORD had commanded Moses.” Obedience invites more light for the next step (John 7:17). 6. Pray for the Spirit’s filling • Ephesians 5:18 contrasts worldly intoxication with being “filled with the Spirit,” the same Spirit who endowed Joshua. Applying Wisdom in Real-Time Decisions • Big or small, run choices through a three-part filter: 1. Does it align with clear biblical teaching? 2. Does the Spirit give inner confirmation or unrest? (Colossians 3:15) 3. Do mature believers affirm the direction? • Keep Proverbs 3:5-6 in view: – Trust the Lord wholeheartedly. – Reject self-reliance. – Acknowledge Him in every detail. – Expect straight paths, even when the next turn isn’t yet visible. Passing Wisdom Forward • Just as Moses laid hands on Joshua, intentionally invest in others: – Share insights from your own decision-making journey. – Invite younger believers into prayer and study times. – Model how Scripture guides everyday choices—finances, relationships, work ethic. • “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another …” (Colossians 3:16). Living the Lesson Acquiring God’s wisdom is not a momentary transaction but an ongoing relationship—asking, listening, obeying, and then transmitting what we receive. Walk today as Joshua did: Spirit-filled, Scripture-anchored, and ready for whatever assignment God places in front of you. |
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