Gaining Wisdom For The Journey

Monday May 1, 2023

We often think that people who read lots of books or have a few university degrees have gained a lot of wisdom. We certainly want the judges in our court system to have knowledge of the law and to be wise in their decision making.

Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch woman who lived during the Second World War was a wise woman. In whatever situation she encountered, Corrie lived by her knowledge of the Scriptures and to do God’s will. She and her family helped Jewish people escape from Nazi persecution. They hid them in their family home and helped many get to freedom. Corrie and her family were eventually caught and ended up in a concentration camp where they endured much hardship and suffering. Years after the war Corrie came face to face with one of the prison guards who had caused great suffering for her and her sister. At first it seemed impossible for Corrie to forgive this person when he asked her for forgiveness, but Corrie demonstrated her learned wisdom of the Scriptures by being obedient to God's Word and forgave the man who had been so cruel to her and to her beloved sister.

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. (Proverbs 2:6-10 NLT)

Many of us will not face the extreme challenges that Corrie Ten Boom faced in the concentration camp. However, life in recovery will bring us daily challenges where we need God’s guidance to live wisely and act according to His principles. We need help with both big decisions and small ones. If we ask Him, God’s Holy Spirit will give us wise counsel and we will gain much needed wisdom as we listen to and obey His guidance.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your gifts of wisdom and understanding. Keep me alert to the voice of Your Holy Spirit as You guide me throughout each day. Regardless of how I might feel, help me to be wise and choose to obey and practice Your principles in all my affairs. Amen

Gaining Wisdom For The Journey

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