14 Feb 2012
James 1:5
James 1:5: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
This is the secret: if you lack wisdom, just ask God! If you want to understand the Bible, ask God. If you want understanding, ask God. It’s not any more complicated than that.
Wisdom comes from God. If you want wisdom, all you have to do is ask. Notice how clearly this verse makes its point: if you ask, “it shall be given him.” There are no ifs, ands, or buts. If you ask in faith you will receive the wisdom that you requested.
I think the great problem we face today is that there are few who seek wisdom, and there are even fewer who go to God and request it.