James 1 : 5
This is a very interesting verse that we learn right from when we were kids. There are some interesting lessons that we learn from this verse. The letter by the apostle might have a lot of historic reasons and addressed to some particular churches. However, verse is very promising and can be imbibed by everyone. It is very encouraging for children and I remember praying with this verse before exams.
There are some thoughts to ponder.
"If any of you lacks wisdom.." How does that person even know that he lacks wisdom? Doesn't he need wisdom to know that he doesn't have wisdom.. This used to amaze me as a child. But like Pauls writes as a child I used to think like a child. Which means its ok to think as a child when you are still a child but eventually you need to grow. Coz if you don't grow you will be cut down. Do you remember the parable of the gardener who pleaded the owner to allow another year to bear fruit. It is a standard definition of life. You need to grow. Both in stature or valor and wisdom. Only fools despise wisdom as written in Proverbs 1 : 7. As you grow you definitely will analyze your self. The quite time is thus essential. And God reveals the amount of wisdom you already have and that you will have revelation of the need for more wisdom. Very often we mistake this sentence as to comparison with other in the targeted group. We should not compare. God has made every one unique and in His own image.
Once you have that revelation and the wisdom that you need more wisdom.. what next? The search begins. Now when James says you need to ask God also infers that there might be other avenues also to gain wisdom. But don't do that. Do the right thing. James writes that if it is not from God then it is not the right one. Only God is the truth and the light. His truth will provide wisdom. And it is absolutely free.
The God of wisdom in generous and is willing to provide in abundance. The only condition is 'Ask'. I always believe all the promises come with a condition. Here the condition is to ask. Now 'to ask' is not an easy task. To many 'ask' is associated with ego and courage too. Let go off the ego and build that courage to ask. if you ask me asking God is pretty simple. It just requires a strong faith. This God of wisdom doesn't have to be begged, pleased or provide sacrifice to obtain. You just have to ask.
The Lord that surpasses all understanding give liberally without any reproach, admonishment.
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