Ask for Wisdom, Even While You Are a Fool! Strength is Inside.

[Michelle Reed]

I have often kept my mouth closed and not asked for wisdom from God because I have not felt worthy of asking Him, or because I have been in condemnation and guilt over my recent foolishness.

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. - Proverbs 24:7

This verse says that the very act shows that my heart is foolish. Matthew Henry concise commentary on the Bible says of this verse: “A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will take no pains for it.”

GOD WANTS YOU TO ASK
Sometimes we don’t know God’s word and promises and that is why we know not what to ask for. In one of my favorite scriptures in the bible, Jesus tells us that we can seek and we shall find and that our Father wants to bless us.

"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" - Luke 11:11-13

IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU OR YOUR FOOLISHNESS

Sometimes I forget and I still think that this thing is about me, and not about God and His character, and so in my foolish state I don’t ask for wisdom, thinking it is unattainable to me. I think 'I am not worthy and have made too many mistakes to ask for wisdom at this point." or "I know better than this, God is going to be mad with me and is tired of me asking for wisdom." But what does the scripture say?

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. – James 1:5

This makes me excited! This scripture annuls the lies of the enemy who says I cannot have wisdom or you cannot have wisdom. God will not only give you wisdom, but will give generously without finding fault in you for your foolishness so far!

FAITH AND EXPECTANCY
Keep reading because there are conditions! Listen carefully to the next verse in James:

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. – James 1:6

DOUBT
If you don’t believe, then not only will you become unstable like the wind tossing the sea, your doubt will come to life. If you doubt, then you are right to doubt because you won’t get anything from the Lord. Read it in James 1:7. That man [who doubts when asking for wisdom] should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; - James 1:7

Henry Ford’s famous quote comes to mind “whether you think you can or you think you can’t you are right." As does another proverb: As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. – Proverbs 23:7

GOD REWARDS YOU FOR SEEKING HIM
Are you thinking of seeking God for wisdom? Then you are already on the path of seeking Him. The very suggestion to your mind to seek wisdom is from the Holy Spirit. And as you seek Him, He is pleased with you!

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. - Hebrews 6:11

DON'T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? GOD HAS THAT COVERED TOO

His word is a lamp to our paths and a light to our footsteps. Know what’s in it so you can draw wisdom from inside as the Holy Spirit quickens you and reminds you all of the Word you have read. Reading the Word will increase your faith too:

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. - Romans 10:17

If you don’t feel you have faith, take a faith the size of a mustard seed and believe on it. To increase faith, pray and fast for a while. Sow into the spirit and you’ll gain harvest from it. Jesus said this [faith] comes only from fasting and prayer.

" 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."
Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:23-24

After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?"
He replied, "This kind can come out only by fasting and prayer. Mark 9:28-29

Take a mustard seed size of faith and believe God for wisdom. He will lead you on your path.

DON’T THINK YOU HAVE STRENGTH? - ANOTHER THING WISDOM IS GOOD FOR

Many times I thought "I'm a strong person" but if you really saw me in the midst of some adversities and heard me complain and go back to my default thinking, you'd see I was deceived and was not strong after all.

Times are hard when the devil is coming after us, our flesh is ruling us and circumstances get in the way of taking on the thoughts of God as our own! Hear what God says through His wise man, King Solomon about wisdom providing strength:

If you faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. – Proverbs 24:10

I am still learning to walk and live stronger and God has delivered me from so much weakness in my life by giving me wisdom. When adversity comes, give it to God. Seek wisdom and it will strengthen you –

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. It is yours for the taking. – Proverbs 24: 5

GET THIS!
When you go to the gate of wisdom, open your mouth and ask for it. God will help you and won’t find fault with you for asking. Even when circumstances look like they are not changing, go ahead and believe that He is giving you wisdom. God will give wisdom and in wisdom there is strength.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou has found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. - Proverbs 24:14

PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, Holy is your name, we ask for Your wisdom, strength, faith in Jesus name and believe that You will give it to us. Help us in our time of tribulation to cheer up and put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Help us to ask You for the good gifts You want to give us. Bring us revelation in Your love letter to us, Your Bible and give us the discipline and thirst for righteousness to read it and spend time with You through prayer and fasting.

AMEN

[AJ 'AJ ROK' WOODSON]

AMEN!!!!

[Logan]

WOW! God is awesome! Thank you all for this fellowship!

[Sola Ogunseitan]

To God be the glory!!!

Amen and Amen.
Luv always
sola

[Michelle Reed]

Sola!!! How have you been? God fill you up with His peace!

[RHONDA MCBRIDE HENDERSON]

Oh God! I wanna ask.."is this really true" But I know it has to be..My oh my...Don't know what to say..my pains my struggles..how? Oh God!

[Michelle Reed]

God bless you, Rhonda! Awww, I understand you wanting to ask if this is really true because that is your hope shining through, but the hurts or discouragement come in and try to swallow our hopes for better things. Deep down inside you know that is it true. The devil doesn't want you to know that though, but God is opening your eyes to your destiny. You are the authority of Christ to shut up the enemy! You have the name of Jesus that is above discouragement, defeat and sadness. Cast your cares upon Him because He cares for you! My heart feels your pain, sister Rhonda! My sister in Christ I pray for your relief and your freedom from chains of sadness and discouragement. I pray that you feel the comfort of God right now in Jesus name. Feel His presence in your life, cry if you have to, receive His love and guidance and wisdom. He sure does give good gifts to His children! It's yours for the taking! I love you, but God loves you best!

Here's a big *HUG* from your sister in Christ!
Amen

[AJ 'AJ ROK' WOODSON]

AMEN and well put Michelle...
and don't take our Word for it Rhonda, put it all in His Hands and put God to the test, He will never let you down!!!