How can we apply God's "wonderful knowledge" in our daily decision-making? The Awe That Grounds Our Choices “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.” (Psalm 139:6) David marvels at the Lord’s exhaustive understanding of every thought, motive, and circumstance. Acknowledging that we cannot match this omniscience is the first step to resting in it. What Makes God’s Knowledge “Wonderful” • Eternal – Isaiah 46:10: “I declare the end from the beginning…” • Exact – Hebrews 4:13: “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” • Personal – Matthew 10:30: “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” • Purposeful – Romans 11:33: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” Why It Should Shape Every Decision • Protects us from leaning on limited understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Frees us from anxiety about hidden factors (Philippians 4:6-7). • Guards us against deceptive appearances (1 Samuel 16:7). • Aligns us with His good, pleasing, and perfect will (Romans 12:2). Practical Ways to Apply God’s Knowledge Daily 1. Commit Every Matter to the LORD – Proverbs 16:3: “Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.” – Verbally hand the situation to Him before you research, brainstorm, or react. 2. Seek Scriptural Guidance First – Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Look for pre-existing commands or principles that speak directly to the choice at hand. 3. Ask for Wisdom Confidently – James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him.” – Pray believing that the One with perfect knowledge will share what you need to know. 4. Listen for the Spirit’s Prompting – John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” – Expect gentle checks or confirmations that align with Scripture. 5. Value Counsel from God-Fearing Believers – Proverbs 15:22: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” – God often channels His insight through mature brothers and sisters. 6. Evaluate Motives in the Light of God’s Omniscience – Psalm 139:23-24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart… lead me in the way everlasting.” – Invite Him to expose selfish ambition, fear of man, or hidden sin affecting your choice. 7. Rest in His Sovereign Outcome – Proverbs 16:9: “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” – Once the decision is made, trust God’s mastery over results you cannot control. Snapshots from Scripture • Joseph (Genesis 50:20): Recognized God’s higher plan behind his brothers’ betrayal. • Esther (Esther 4:14): Acted courageously, trusting that God positioned her “for such a time as this.” • Paul (Acts 16:6-10): Allowed the Spirit to redirect his travel plans, leading to the Macedonian call. Daily Habit Checklist □ Begin the day acknowledging God’s complete knowledge of what lies ahead. □ Read a portion of Scripture, asking, “What decision today does this inform?” □ Pause before major tasks: “Lord, You already see the outcome; guide my next step.” □ End the day reviewing how His foreknowledge proved faithful, thanking Him for each instance. Encouragement for the Journey God’s wonderful knowledge is not meant to dwarf us into passivity; it is given to anchor us in certainty. Even when choices feel murky, the One who “works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Ephesians 1:11) invites us to walk boldly, trusting that His flawless understanding surrounds every decision we face today. |
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