Are you tired of feeling helpless in the face of challenges and difficulties? If so, you’re not alone. The truth is that we all face challenges and difficulties in life that are beyond our control.
But the good news is that there is someone who is in control — someone who has all the wisdom and knowledge we could ever need. That someone is God.
God has wisdom in and of himself, by His own right. He doesn’t acquire knowledge or rely on anyone else for guidance. He is sovereign and in control of all things, including the rise and fall of nations. Nothing hinders God’s purpose, and it’s important for us to acknowledge this truth in both our minds and our hearts.
Take Job, for example. In chapter 13 of the Bible, Job’s friends accused him of much sin and spread falsities about God in his ears. But even in the midst of all this, Job still sought God and acknowledged the truth about Him.
He declared, “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will argue my ways before Him. This also will be my salvation, for a godless person cannot come before His presence” (Job 13:15–16).
Job had assurance of acceptance from God. He didn’t try to defend himself with apologetics or arguments. Instead, he stood with and sought God at all costs. This drove him to devotion.
The question for us is, do we have that same level of devotion? When someone offends us or challenges our beliefs, do we immediately reach for the soapbox or do we fall to our knees in prayer? Do we seek God above all else, knowing that He is the only one who can truly guide us and give us wisdom?
Let’s remember that God is in control and that nothing can hinder His purpose. Let’s seek Him with all our hearts, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. And let’s trust that He will guide us and give us the wisdom we need to navigate any challenge that comes our way.
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