WISDOM

Wisdom – Knowing the right things to do at the right time for the right purpose.

A small factory had to stop operations when an essential piece of machinery broke down. No one could get the machine operating. An outside expert was finally called in. The fellow looked over the situation for a moment, then took a hammer and gently tapped the machine at a certain spot. It began running again immediately and continued to run as if nothing had ever been wrong. When the expert submitted his bill for $1000, the plant supervisor hit the roof and demanded an itemized bill. The bill the man submitted was as follows: For hitting the machine, $1; for knowing where to hit the machine, $999.
In James 1:5, we are taught that wisdom comes from God in response to prayer. When James writes of “the wisdom that is from above” (James 3:17) he uses a present tense participle to make his point. He says, “wisdom is coming from above. Wisdom from above is not available in one time allotments, nor is it to be procured on the installment plan.” James presents it as a steady flow from the mind of God to His children. It just keeps on coming. The supply of God’s wisdom never runs dry. It comes to us continually from above to meet the demands of each hour. When we walk with Him in the light of His Word, He daily gives us the wisdom we need for our lives.

Three Biblical Conclusions About Wisdom:
1.) It comes from God.
2.) We must ask for it.
3.) It comes on a daily basis.

My Time With God

Preparation Time
Read Ecclesiastes 1:17.

List an issue you are “wrestling with” in your…
Personal Life:

Family Life:

Church Life:

Business Life:

Other:

Waiting Time
During your waiting time, let God…

Love You.
“God, I feel your love today, especially in the area of…”

Search You.
“God, you have permission to reveal any wrong motive in my life.”

Show You.
“God, is there anything that I need to know as I enter this day?”

Confession Time
Read Jeremiah 9:23-24.

Confess areas that you boast in, that have no eternal significance.

Bible Time
We can never pray out of God’s will when we pray God’s Word.

…Read James 3:13-17 slowly a couple of times.
…Close your eyes and allow a main truth to surface in your heart.
…Pray the Scripture and allow God to minister to you.

Meditation Time
After praying the Scriptures, write down the thoughts that God has impressed upon your mind.

Intercession Time – Praying for Others
Begin this time with a prayer of blessing and thanksgiving for the people of whom you will now intercede.
Name Request

Petition Time – Praying for Yourself

How To Petition God Properly
Talk to Him about the “little things.”
Be honest with God.
Pray “Thy Will be done.”
Prayer Requests

Application Time
The smallest obedient act is better than the greatest intention.

Q: What is the main thing that God has impressed on me today?

Q: What am I going to do about it?

Steps to Take in my Obedience to God

My Goal: To implement the above steps in the next 7 days.

Faith Time
Faith is our positive response to what God has said. Spend a few moments praying, through your eyes of faith. Tell God the positive things you see happening because of His goodness!

Praise & Thanksgiving Time

Praise God by Recognizing WHO HE IS!

Thank God by Recognizing WHAT HE HAS DONE!

This Week’s Memory Verse (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

This Week’s Time Alone With God

Monday – This Lesson

Tuesday – Write a letter to God that acknowledges the 3 Biblical conclusions about wisdom. Incorporate each conclusion in your letter.

Wednesday – Practice boasting today according to the Scripture, Jeremiah 9:23-24.

Thursday & Friday – Read again James 3:13-17. What kind of wisdom is from above (vs. 17)? Spend these two days demonstrating to others the qualities that are in your life because of this heavenly wisdom.