Word of Wisdom
HE SPEAKS THROUGH THE WORD OF WISDOM
1 Cor 12:7-8 NKJV
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit…
A Word of Wisdom is usually one short sentence that pierces with truth and relevance for the need. The word of wisdom is the supernatural gift, imparting insight to hone in on a core issue. It clears away the clutter by giving understanding and revealing the true nature of things.
Frequently, the word of wisdom is evident in a problem solving situation, such as when the Pharisees posed a problem as to whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus honed in on the issue by presenting the picture of Caesar’s face on the coin and saying, “…render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God, the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21 KJ)
I heard a line from a sermon that was quickened to my ears as a word of wisdom. The pastor gave an example of an Indian in a service who gave the following response to a message: “Heavy wind, loud thunder, but no rain.” I thought the Word spoke well of promoting miracle ministries where people’s hearts become expectant, then disappointed. Such heavy promotion also subtly alters priorities to exalt the supernatural experience over a relationship with the Lord.
A JOURNEY OR DESTINY?
WORD OF WISDOM: When walking a journey, we must never lose sight of the goal. However, we must mark our steps in character and love, else we will miss the mark.
WORD O’GRAM A JOURNEY OR DESTINY?
Jesus walked the road slow enough to bring those He loved with Him.
Ordering His steps in perfect timing, doors opened for His destiny.
Understanding of why He came and what He had to do.
Ready to be poured out…
Not before His time,
Even when pressured by men and spiritual forces.
Yielded only to His Father’s plans.
OR
Details left out…
Even driven out because of ambition and zeal.
Seeking to accomplish the goal but missing the point.
Timely matters forsaken
In hot pursuit of a calling.
Not understanding why the race was won.
Yielded to passion without knowledge or relationship.
Ps 127:2 NKJV
Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.
Eccl 1:13-14 NKJV
And I set my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven; this burdensome task God has given to the sons of man, by which they may be exercised. I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind.
WORD OF WISDOM – IN THE PICTURE
How God speaks. Sometimes He frames our lives with a foreground of people and circumstance. This brings an added depth and perspective, that draws our focus to search in the distance. If we receive His goodness through these, we look past them and find God, Who has been there all along. The foreground may be overwhelming, and the God view quite small, but when we allow the expanse of the perspective to fill our scope, then the God view is massive and we can not contain Him all in one panorama.
