If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 ESV)
Fear Not… Then Choose Wisdom
I do not have one of those smart house electronic things. I do not want one, but at times I understand the attraction. When your house is equipped, it becomes so easy to know what to do!
“House Computer, when should I plant my asparagus?”… “Next Tuesday, at 7 am.”
“House Computer, should I repair my car, or purchase a new one?”… “Purchase a new one, in fact, purchase a Ford.”
“House Computer, where should we go out to eat?”… “You should stay home, your food budget is overspent.”
When looking for wisdom, we have something better. We have God.
Wisdom is not a mysterious, unnatural, experienced-based attribute.
Wisdom is simply choosing to do things God’s way.
So James’ instruction is sort of ironic.
Do you want wisdom? Then ask God for it! And in the very asking you are being wise!
It is like the Scarecrow asking for a brain. It is like the Tin Man asking for a heart. It is like the Cowardly Lion asking for courage. It is even like Dorothy asking to go home.
Fear not, then choose wisdom.