WALK WISELY BY
FAITH
Proverbs
28:26: “He who trusts in himself is a
fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.”
Apostle Paul advises Believers “to
live by faith, not by sight,” in 2 Corinthians 5:7. If you made a “New Year’s Resolution” to
begin 2016, today is your first day living that resolution. How is it working out for you so far?
Perhaps you will consider resolving to
live by faith walking in wisdom?
Warning: Walking wisely by faith won’t
be easy. The first thing challenges one
to do what you’re probably avoiding: the Lord says that we must forgive. These points are reviewed in the lesson linked
below this devotion.
Wise walking by faith requires
discernment. We need to recognize the
difference between Godly wisdom from earthly wisdom. Godly wisdom definitely originates from
another perspective—Biblical principles can only be determined by God’s
indwelling Spirit. Lucky for Believers
that His Spirit is our secret cheat sheet.
People are given the gift of “fee
will.” That means we choose for
ourselves who and what wins our attention.
And wise walking by faith is a deliberate choice. Believers avoid the popular well-trodden path,
and walk alone. We watch others who seem
to be having an awesome time in their carefree walk of life enjoying worldly
passions.
Believers counter worldly living with
the awesome gifts that are ours in Christ: righteousness, inner peace, holiness
and joy. We confidently store up rewards
in heaven. Believers share in the
inheritance of Christ—the whole world! That
adventure beckons Christians. We’re sure
to be unwrapping delights for all eternity!
Meanwhile, pleasing the Lord and
conforming to Jesus’ likeness isn’t boring.
Resolving to honor God began our Walk
Wisely by Faith. We close our eyes
to worldly distractions while pushing forward toward God-inspired goals.
Instincts are played down. Instincts are “fleshly” and not to be
trusted. Other people’s advice is
tricky. Sometimes it is wise to follow
advice, and other times it’s risky. This
is where we trust the Spirit’s leading. Believers
carefully consider the source and
possible hidden agenda of other’s
advice.
It is ALWAYS wise to search
Scripture for agreement. “What would
Jesus do?” easily becomes, “What would Jesus advise?” With time, practicing “Spirit hearing” makes
understanding and insight to God’s ways a sixth sense. Soon, we don’t even hear the world’s clamoring
for our attention.
Take Home Nugget
What is beautiful about Walk Wisely by Faith resolution is that our heavenly Father is delighted with
your choice. He assumes total
responsibility for offering His kids wisdom and enabling us to stay on the
less-traveled path.
Heavenly Father, I resolve to
try living by faith walking wisely on the right path, praying in the name of
Your Son Jesus, Amen.
This devotion is adapted from How to Walk Wisely from In Touch magazine. Stanley.
May 28, 2014. Wisconsin.
J.D. Griffith
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