Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Lack Wisdom? 7/23/2025
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
We may want to understand this verse as saying: if you need wisdom, insight, or discernment in daily life, just ask. While that may be true, the context is in the midst of trials.
Psalm 73 and the book of Job speak of God-fearing men and women who struggle with trials and difficulties that the unbelievers do not have. (At least it can appear that way). It all seems so unfair, and there are no easy answers or formulas to follow. This is the context of asking for wisdom.
When a follower of Jesus Christ does their best to follow God and be obedient and find themselves in what appears to be an unfair circumstance, divine wisdom is needed. What do we do? Assume we are being punished for something we are unaware of; that God is uncaring, unaware or we are not important enough? No! the simple answer is; Ask! God is more than willing to supply it.
How, you may ask? It begins with faith in Jesus Christ as savior, proceeds in prayer and searches the Word of God. Most answers are in the bible and the Holy Spirit’s prompting is an application of His Word. Will God resent our asking? Not at all. He wants us to come to Him with the simple faith of a child, not doubting Him or His Word (Vs. 6). When life gets hard humbly ask God for wisdom, keep on asking and draw near to Him daily. Remember, He loves you.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Sunday 27, 9:00 Morning Worship. Sermon: In Spirit and in Truth
Mark your calendar: September 7, 10:00 worship and Chili Cook-Off. Invite friends and family.
September 14, 10:00 150th anniversary celebration. Invite friends and family. Be sure to sign up for the catered meal.
GriefShare will begin September 28, 2:00-3:30. Feel free to handout a flyer and recommend it to someone in need.
If you have an article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings. pastorbob@pilotknob.org
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