And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52 NKJV
It’s a great day Dear Worshipper, it’s such a great delight to come your way this week… I believe you have been doing great thus far.
As this month begin to wind down I trust you have been basking in God’s wisdom…
The wisdom from God is first of all pure, then peaceful… Let’s see what the Bible says about Godly wisdom in James 3:17-18 NKJV
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
Here, read what the message version says here…
“Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.”
James 3:17-18 MSG
Exuding Godly wisdom most times looks foolish, where earthly wisdom says “seek revenge” Godly wisdom says “vengeance is mine, I will fight for you, hold your peace” Where earthly wisdom says “time waits for no one” Godly wisdom says “He make all things beautiful in His time” Where earthly wisdom says “go ahead of God, He seems slow, he will meet up on the way” But Godly wisdom says ” He will instruct and lead you in the way that you should go”
What does the Bible say about Earthly wisdom? Let’s see from the Message Translation…
“Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s the way you live, not the way you talk, that counts. Mean-spirited ambition isn’t wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn’t wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn’t wisdom. It’s the furthest thing from wisdom—it’s animal cunning, devilish conniving. Whenever you’re trying to look better than others or get the better of others, things fall apart and everyone ends up at the others’ throats.”
James 3:13-16 MSG
The TPT version also blesses me and I know it will bless you too. See here…
“If you consider yourself to be wise and one who understands the ways of God, advertise it with a beautiful, fruitful life guided by wisdom’s gentleness. Never brag or boast about what you’ve done and you’ll prove that you’re truly wise. But if there is bitter jealousy or competition hiding in your heart, then don’t deny it and try to compensate for it by boasting and being phony. For that has nothing to do with God’s heavenly wisdom but can best be described as the wisdom of this world, both selfish and devilish. So wherever jealousy and selfishness are uncovered, you will also find many troubles and every kind of meanness.”
James (Jacob) 3:13-16 TPT
Dear Worshipper, do you want to be seen as one who is filled with Godly wisdom?
Then let your life and daily conduct be void of pride, envy, bitterness, strive, jealousy, selfishness and evil thoughts, sincerely, it’s high time you outgrow these things, they don’t bring Glory to God…
When you are leading the people of God in songs remember that beyond what mere Men may see, God looks at your heart and not your good looks or your dexterity. The wisdom there is for God to be seen and not you…
Another Wisdom there, is to be punctual, professional, accountable, dependable, and flexible.
Having at the back of your mind that Structure and Order are one of the essentials to giving your very best to God.
Another wisdom here is to check your motive and that of your team… Be sure it’s right and not for self glorification… No matter the excellent delivery of your ministrations if the motive is wrong, then God is not Glorified, you have only just finished entertaining the audience.
Remember, the wisdom from God is first pure then peaceful. Anything you want to engage in as a Worshipper of God and your hearts isn’t peaceful about it. You may have to check it very well before engaging. Not all opportunities are God given ones, not all open doors are from God no matter how clean it looks or sounds. We need the wisdom of God to navigate life as ministers in songs.
Let me share a few things here…
- As Worshipper stay away from gossip, pride, jealousy, being cunning… It devalues you. Instead, stay simple, transparent, approachable, show Love and be compassionate…
- Don’t be Discouraged.. Others may not understand your Godly disposition, you may sometimes be called weak… But never drop the ball as long as you know within you that you are on course with God. Encourage yourself like David did…
- Face your front, stay on your lane, no one is running with you, you are running your own race, stay focused, be deliberate about your God given assignments the way Jesus Christ did, he wasn’t pressured he ensured that everything scripted for him was fully acted out without omission. His eyes was on the goal.
Do same Dear Worshipper, there are lots of distractions out there fighting for a place in your space… Don’t give in.
Above all keep increasing in Wisdom just as Jesus Christ did and He found Favour with God and Men.
It’s my prayer that as you increase in wisdom you will walk with divine favour with God and men in Jesus Christ name Amen.
Hope you have been blessed? Would love to read from you too in the comment section…
Enjoy a week filled with Favour…
Till I come your way again. You remain Blessed and a Blessing.
©️ Elizabeth Ola
Fresh Olive Music