We are all fairly intelligent people. Most of us have extra knowledge in certain areas even to the point that our boss gives us extra money to have that knowledge. Think back over your life and think about how much time, energy, work and money you have put into having the knowledge that you currently possess. Based on those investments, you would probably value the knowledge that you have gained. Also because of this investment, we believe that our thinking is superior to others especially when it comes to “our stuff” like “our money”, “our family”, “my family” or “my health”. Let’s see what the Bible says:
Isaiah 48:17
This is what the Lord says-
Your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;
“I am the Lord your God,
who teaches you what is best for you,
who directs you in the way you should go.”
God doesn’t just have an expertise level of understanding in a certain area but rather has an expertise level of thinking in ALL areas. If we had this knowledge at our fingertips in an electronic device, we would do whatever we had to do to purchase one and tell everyone about it. We have this knowledge at our fingertips and we refuse to ask for the answers. Instead we trust on the limited knowledge of ourselves and our friends.
Lord, forgive me for being so prideful that I don’t even take the time to ask you for the right way to go. Help me daily to use and trust in your unlimited knowledge and apply it to my life which I am living for you. May you receive glory through this both now and forever.
