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James 1:5-7 - FINDING WISDOM.

James 1:5-7 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask 
our generous God, and he will give it to you. He 
will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask 
him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do 
not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is 
as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown 
and tossed by the wind. Such people should not 
expect to receive anything from the Lord. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Are you going through a rough time right 
now? Youre not alone! People all over the 
world are feeling the effects of the pandemic, and 
its taken a toll on our mental, physical, and 
emotional health. There are many uncertainties and 
questions about how to move on with our lives in this 
ongoing crisis. Everybodys struggling. 
   The Bible tells us exactly what we should 
do when we dont know what to do and were 
feeling the pressure to do the right thing. 
   If any of you need wisdom, you should 
ask God, and it will be given to you. God is 
generous and won't correct you for asking. But when 
you ask for something, you must have faith and 
not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean 
wave tossed around in a storm (James 1:5-6 
CEV). 
   God isn't holding back wisdom. He gives 
wisdom to anybody who asks for it. 
   Have you asked God to give you wisdom on 
how to handle the pandemic? Have you asked him 
for wisdom on what to do about your job, your 
future, your kids, your health, or whatever you're 
struggling with? God gives wisdom to anybody who asks 
for it. 
   King Solomon, one of the richest and most 
successful men who ever lived, had everything he needed 
and everything you could possibly want in life. 
But he still asked God for wisdom. He knew that 
riches and power and comfort meant nothing if he 
couldnt make wise decisions. He wanted to honor God 
- who gave him everything he had - and so he 
asked for wisdom to know what to do and how to do 
it. 
   Wisdom helps you learn from any trouble 
youre experiencing. It helps you to know what to 
do and how to move forward in a way that 
pleases God. He uses every challenge to develop you, 
not defeat you. 
   It may seem like the world is spinning 
out of control and circumstances keep changing 
day-by-day. Your stress, your fear, and your worry may 
be at an all-time high. 
   But now more than ever is the time to ask 
what, instead of why. 
   Ask God what he wants you to learn from 
this time of crisis and what he wants you to do. 
He has promised to give you his wisdom in 
generous portions. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

COMMENTARY

   I was trying to make a decision this 
morning and I found myself vacillating between two 
opinions of what I would do. It was becoming very 
frustrating, but then the Lord reminded me that I really 
didn't need to make that decision for another 
thirty days. I felt instant relief! 
   Many things could happen during those 
thirty days that will influence my decision, and by 
waiting and trusting God to guide me in what to do 
when the time actually comes, I am giving Him an 
opportunity to work in the heart of the person that the 
decision involves, as well as in my own heart. 
   Most of us want to do the right thing, 
but deciding what that is can often be 
challenging, and it may be due to trying to make 
decisions before we have to make them. God gives us 
what we need when we need it, but not necessarily 
when we want it. Many things in life work 
themselves out if we will pray, give them to God, and 
wait for His perfect timing. God has promised to 
guide us, and He always keeps His promises! 
   Father in Heaven, thank You for guiding 
me and showing me what to do at the exact right 
time. Help me not to make decisions rashly and 
possibly make a mistake. [My Time with God by Joyce 
Meyer re vs 8] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

James 1:5-7 - FINDING WISDOM:

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200325-0820.html 

James 1:6-8 - How to Be Stable in 
Ever-changing Winds: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200706-0911.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657