Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee (Prov. 4:5-9)
According to the scripture above, wisdom is the principal thing in life and in all your getting get wisdom, for by it kings reign and by it princes rule (Proverbs 8:16). Wisdom is what defeats the pride of life inside us. The scripture says there is a way that seems right to us but the end thereof, is destruction. That is the pride of life (putting our trust in man & our abilities). You need wisdom so that you do not stumble. When you start listening to the wisdom of God you will know when you’re going towards the wrong direction. The only way you can miss your step is when you start thinking of yourself more highly than you are and relying only on your own idea or ability without consulting God for direction. For just this reason you should be afraid of your own ideas because it can only lead you out of God’s plan for your life.
Therefore, until you have thought on an issue over with God be afraid of your ideas. Then as a circumcised person you will find out that even when options come as an opportunity, you will talk to God inside your heart first about it. Once you start talking to God you will be surprised on how you will hear God. It could be through a conversation, media or He could just persuade you in your thoughts. Once you follow His leading, He will guide and lead you into things to come.
“But let patience have her perfect work, that they may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4). During this time you must be patience and ensure you hear from God so that at the end you will want nothing. You will have a full life once you allow God to lead you.
Any issues you have on your table always talk to God about it first. Do not run to any man for advice instead talk to God and stay with Him till you have the leading of the Spirit on what to do. Relying on your own wisdom can only lead to destruction. Do not ask anyone for their opinion or suggestion or answer, rather take it to God in prayer. Asking for the thought of God on issues shows how much you trust Him and want to walk in His will. Therefore, learn to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path”(Proverbs 3:5-7).
Pastor Poju Oyemade